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

‘Green colonialism’ in Rwanda and Kenya means local people lose access to their land in the name of environmental protection.

The generation born after Nelson Mandela came to power in 1994 struggles with poverty, but musical creativity gives hope.

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

Already a superstar across Africa, Dobet Gnahoré is now the ambassador for Afro-pop on the international scene.

The katana, the legendary samurai sword, embodies Japanese culture, spirituality, and discipline.

Every year in early summer, hundreds of seal pups are born on the sandbanks and beaches of the German North Sea coast.

Since 2004, the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao has been home to a dolphin therapy centre.

Food trucks have taken New York by storm, with a dizzying array of world cuisines available.

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.  

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

Jean-Michel Jarre sets up his equipment on Seville's Plaza de España for an immersive concert-show.

The Iranian regime is under threat both from outside by the United States and Israel, and from inside: many Iranians want an end to authoritarianism. 

Whether at work or on a date - self-confidence makes many things easier. Ronja von Rönne meets people who have overcome their insecurities.

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

Since Elizabeth II passed away, and Charles III took the throne in 2022,  more British people are questioning the legitimacy of the Monarchy

You can’t get rid of the ‘oldest profession in the world,’ but European countries are grappling with how to regulate the sex trade.

With their adopted daughter and foster twins, Jana and Hartmut want to leave Germany for a new life in Greece.