On the Edge

Are we happier when we live a healthy life? Or does being happy make us healthy?

Many African migrants coming to France end up in the Paris suburbs such as Montfermeil. In a local hospital, a group of women healthcare professionals are helping vulnerable pregnant migrants who are often traumatised by their experiences.

With seduction and declarations of love, young men emotionally manipulate their ‘girlfriends’ to use them as prostitutes.

 Twist meets the singular people who dive into dange,r be they artists, scientists, climbers or photojournalists.

Anyone can experience depression, but what are the causes? And how can we fight against it? Twist meets artists to find out.

When Rémi went to study in Berlin, he promised himself he wouldn’t leave before having a night out at the city's most famous club.

For James Bridle our obsession with AI could allow us to recognise the many forms of non-human intelligence.

Jagoda Marinić visits Poland to see how feelings of pride affects Polish society in contrasting ways.

Blixa Bargeld, singer of the German rock band Einstürzenden Neubauten is an underground icon

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

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

42-year-old Armen Grigoryan is the youngest barber in the timeless atmosphere of the oldest barbershop in Armenia.

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

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

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

Hybrid warfare and new technologies are putting intelligence services under serious pressure worldwide.

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

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

How can you feed yourself self-sufficiently in the desert? An ancient superfood could hold the answer.