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? 

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.

Since Uganda passed extremely severe laws persecuting gay people, attacks on the LGBT+ community have skyrocketed.

The US and Israel’s war is inevitably also Europe’s war. But Europe is divided on how to act.

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

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

Since 1943, Lebanon has been caught up in the conflicts of its neighbours.

Reports from international bodies document the torture and inhuman conditions inflicted on Palestinians held in Israeli detention.

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

A complex feeling that is both problematic and useful, the latest research on boredom.

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

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

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

Plastic waste at sea is being colonised by bacteria. How will this affect marine ecosystems?

Why are friendships so important for children's personal development? And what do they mean in the digital world?

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.

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