A mysterious and impressive view into space
Outer space remains humanity’s greatest mystery: stars are born and die, galaxies collide to form superstructures, and...
Environmental documentaries
The Mystical Life of Deer and the Discovery of a White Deer
With 30 million white‑tailed deer thriving in the U.S., suburban life offers them safety and abundance. In Cayuga...
Aurora Borealis – Fire In The Sky
Auroras light up polar skies with unforgettable beauty, inspiring myths across cultures: the Saami see spirits...
Jewelry and precious gems with a clear conscience
Jewelry is going green: conservationists and designers are reshaping the industry with sustainable practices. In...
Bangladesh: Could jute jump start the eco-revolution?
Bangladesh’s “golden fiber” jute may hold the key to a plastic‑free future. Scientist Mubarak Ahmad Khan has developed...
Jewish identity in Tel Aviv – Freitagnacht Jews
Daniel Donskoy’s late‑night show blends city adventures with intimate talks on Jewish identity, featuring diverse...
Future cities: Urban planners get creative
Futurologists and architects envision climate‑neutral cities with CO₂‑absorbing buildings, rooftop greenhouses, green...
South Africa’s challenging journey
Thirty years after ending apartheid, South Africa’s ANC faces growing discontent ahead of the 2024 elections....
Iran: The taboo subject of sexual abuse of boys and dealing with trauma
In Qom, Iran’s religious capital, strict rules limit women’s and girls’ freedoms under the guise of “sexual safety.”...
Climate change or politics? – Why Madagascar is going hungry
Southern Madagascar endures seven years without rain, with UN citing climate change as the cause, though critics blame...
Art thieves and ransoms – The murky world of stolen art
“Artnapping” sees stolen treasures ransomed instead of resold. Cases include Dresden’s missing royal jewels, Turner...
Whale hunting in the Faroe Islands
Whales and dolphins inspire awe worldwide, yet in the Faroe Islands the Grindadráp hunt continues: hundreds are killed...
Leaving motherland? Migrating vs. staying put
Generational views on migration clash: in the Philippines, non‑binary Paul dreams of moving to the US to build a...
China’s New Silk Road in Europe
China’s Belt and Road links Duisburg, Liège, and Genoa into its trade network, promising growth but raising fears of...
The first modern financial crisis in the globalized world
The Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s shocked the world, wiping out livelihoods and exposing unprepared...
Brazil: Life in Rio’s biggest favela
Life in Brazil’s favelas defies stereotypes: in Rocinha, reporter Matthias Ebert finds families surviving through...
By train through Vietnam – From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam’s “Reunification Express” links Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on a 1,700‑kilometer, 32‑hour journey. Built after...
Fighting to preserve ugly species
The “Ugly Animal Preservation Society” uses comedy to spotlight overlooked species like Germany’s endangered olm,...