Temples of Culture

Spectacular architecture for new museums and opera houses is now commonplace. But is the often eye-watering price tag worth the investment?

Claude Monet made the cliffs at Étretat famous, but the charming town now suffers from overtourism.

How can we build spaces that provide shelter and dignity for the most vulnerable in society?

New prisons in Switzerland and Germany provided light, welcoming spaces which aide the rehabilitation process.

A new generation of Roma are conquering Europe’s cultural scene. Twist went to meet them.

How can architects build spaces where people coexist peacefully and feel good? This episode focuses on schools.

The Cantoría performs Tomás Luis de Victoria's Tenebræ Responsoria in the Basilica of San Miguel.

Culture magazine Twist meets artists and creatives to discuss insomnia and how it manifests in their art.

Seductive and dangerous, the figure of the femme fatale in art was completely reinvented in the 20th century.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

They are reclaiming their bodies and freely expressing their sexuality: A focus on sex positive popstars in contemporary culture.

Vanessa Wagner performs Philip Glass’s Piano Etudes with dancers from the Accrorap company.

Bach’s St John Passion from Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie with the NDR vocal ensemble and Concerto Köln conducted by Klaas Stok.

Paris city hall is pursuing a green traffic policy: Less cars, more bicycles. But not everybody is pleased.

White sand, white citrus blossom, white houses – Spain’s Costa Blanca is aptly named.

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

An encounter between piano and dance in a former foundry.

A look back at the Jeffrey Epstein's life and how the Epstein Files are exposing corruption at the highest level.