Crazy Borders

From the frontiers of the Roman Empire to the European Schengen area, a fascinating trip through the origins of borders.

Every year Israel builds more and more road infrastructure in the occupied West Bank, encouraging new settlements to house the overspill from the crowded urban centres of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. 

A trip to one of Germany’s most disreputable neighbourhoods which is also a place of hope and community.

A new trainline linking the major Maya archaeological sites is a boon for the tourism industry.

The British singer and guitarist performs live in an 18th-century European glassworks.

A journey north from Cape Town through one of South Africa’s most unspoilt and beautiful regions.

Cologne, Autumn 1944: In the bombed-out city, a small group of young people put up armed resistance against the Nazi regime

During the height of the Cold War, a German village with just one fridge had problems... 

Major disasters throughout history have helped to lower inequality. Is this still the case today?

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

In the 17th century, many Dutch women painters excelled at depicting the natural world in their art.

Black market Botox clinics and DIY injections are putting people’s health at risk.

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.

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

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

To compete with the glamourous cities of the West, Warsaw commissioned inventive neon lighting across the city. 

The Donut Daddy makes a doughnut on TikTok. Is this pornography or a cooking lesson?