Mapping the World

Why do so many world maps place Europe at the centre? Why not Australia? And why is the north always at the top? 

Once a month the European Parliament moves from Brussels to Strasbourg for four days, a practice which many are against.

Washington is waging a brutal campaign against South Africa, cutting much-needed aid and denouncing ‘white genocide’ in the rainbow nation.

 Artists Satch Hoyt and Juan Covelli challenge colonial narratives and spark debate about the restitution of cultural artefacts.

In Brussels, the Commission is hoping for a fresh start in relations with Hungary.

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

Hundreds invested their savings into Swiss gold and were disappointed. Were did the gold go?

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

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

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

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

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

Meet the creatives who think big: Florentijn Hofmann, Rebecca Louise Law, Edoardo Tresoldi and Bjarke Ingels.

Political pressure and dwindling public funding mean that Europe’s museums are struggling to stay afloat.

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

Some people are not interested in the here and now, what is so fascinating about living in yesteryear?

No oil, no energy and on the brink of economic collapse: how Cuba has to cope without Venezuela's help.

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

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