Ethics and meat consumption
Philosophers and researchers debate animal feelings, ethics of meat, and humanity’s moral responsibility.
Environmental documentaries
Ukraine: Occupied and recaptured – The story of the town of Kupyansk
Kupyansk, first seized then recaptured, reveals the harsh realities of occupation: collaboration, resistance,...
Scholars claim Alexander bronze in Greece restitution deal to be a fake
A DW documentary follows archaeologist Stephan Lehmann as he exposes high‑quality antiquities forgeries, including a...
Queer art in Berlin
Bridge, once a gymnastics instructor, embraced androgyny and became a successful performer by the 1990s.
Tablets for depression – Do antidepressants help?
Antidepressant use in Germany has surged, despite placebo-level efficacy, patient struggles, and withdrawal risks.
On the trail of a gigantic Nazi raid
Nazi‑era auctions in Hamburg turned looted Jewish property into millions for the regime, scattering priceless art into...
The race for artificial intelligence – Can Europe compete?
AI is reshaping global power: the US and China lead with massive resources, while Europe bets on transparency and...
Lifelong love – Sex and age
Sex declines after 45 in Germany, but some rekindle desire through Tantra, adventures, and unconventional relationships.
Human traffickers conducting a lucrative business in Mauritania
Modern traffickers in Mauritania profit from risky migrant crossings, echoing exploitation of the historic slave trade.
Moldova: In the shadow of Putin’s war
Moldova, threatened by Russian aggression and destabilization plans, faces economic hardship, refugee influx, and deep...
Mothers in the boardroom – Combining children and career
A documentary follows 10 women leaders balancing motherhood and top careers, revealing persistent obstacles but also...
Copper and the dark side of the energy transition
Copper is vital for green energy, but mining harms communities; Canada shows cleaner methods are possible.
The world of meat substitutes
Meat substitutes are booming as climate concerns push diets toward plant-based and lab-grown alternatives.
Empowerment through football – The transformative impact of sport
Tuğba Tekkal’s Scoring Girls project empowers young women in Germany and Iraq through football, offering refugees and...
Ukraine: Wounded soldier returns to war
Ukrainian soldier Yehor Oliynik lost a leg to a mine but, despite family pleas, vows to return to the front with a...
China’s helping hand in Laos
China funds major projects in Laos, raising hopes of development but fears of debt dependence.
Climate change in the Netherlands – Pioneering coastal management
The Netherlands pioneers coastal protection with marsh grass, floating farms, and climate-friendly innovations.
An expensive global climate experiment
Peatlands, vital carbon sinks under threat, are being defended by activists and scientists worldwide — from Finland’s...