Killing Time – The Science of Boredom
In a world driven by productivity, speed and constant stimulation, there seems to be little space left for boredom. Our smartphones offer endless distraction — [...]
The Legacy of the Dictator – 50 Years of Spanish Democracy
Fifty years ago, Francisco Franco died, and Spain began its path toward democracy. We witness these transformative years through the eyes of Spaniards Óscar [...]
ARTE Re: Church Bell Ringing
On Sunday mornings, when the bells of the old church in the picturesque village of Bisley in the Cotswolds ring out, it’s usually Ian Bucknell [...]
Cracks through Europe – The EU in the Corona crisis
Unprepared health systems and inadequate social security systems: the Corona crisis mercilessly exposes the weak points in numerous European countries. But the pandemic also [...]
Grapes of Wrath – The Cultural Heritage of the Arabellion
For ten years now, youth in North Africa and the Middle East have taken to the streets for their freedom. But not with weapons [...]
Katarina Witt – A world star from the GDR
Katarina Witt is the most successful female athlete in the history of figure skating with two Olympic victories, four world championship and six European [...]
Power struggle for German unity – The Two-Plus-Four Talks
Not only is the German unity an effect of popular movements and the collapse of the GDR, but also the result of a political [...]
Longing sailing
Bright white sails, turquoise water and palm tree beaches - this is the backdrop of the 10-part ARD documentary series "Sehnsucht Segeln" (longing sailing). [...]
The Islam of Women
When you think of women in Islam in Europe, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the oppression of women. No religion [...]
Lebanon – A Country as a Hostage
Hezbollah, the Shiite “Party of God”, is becoming more and more powerful. In its home country, Lebanon, it is now a state within a [...]