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Global Christmas traditions: From witches to KFC
From roller-skating to church or festive greetings from Donald Duck, Christmas can be more than tinsel and turkey.
The human voice is German instrument of the year 2025
Our voice can be used for more than just speaking or singing. It is also inherently democratic.
Sexless Relationships: How much sex is enough?
Is sexual dissatisfaction in long-term relationships inevitable? How can you rekindle passion and keep the spark alive?
Can Syria's devastated cultural heritage be rebuilt?
As Syria's brutal almost 14-year civil war ends, heritage experts are working to protect its battered cultural riches.
'All We Imagine as Light': Indian women at the crossroads
DW spoke to director Payal Kapadia about the social issues behind her award-winning film, now released internationally.
Iranian exile Mohammad Rasoulof is Germany's Oscar entry
Among the 15 international films in the 2024 Oscar race, "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" will represent Germany.
Syrian culture ready for a new start
After the fall of the Assad regime, artists and intellectuals want to help drive change in Syria.
How Tokio Hotel went from German teen band to global icon
Tokio Hotel on tour. Joining up with fans in Mexico.
Therapy horses give hope in Greece
Miniature horses in Athens: therapy, comfort and hope for children and adults
What makes a good Christmas gift from Germany?
Expats in Germany heading home for the holidays have plenty of options. Here are some of the most popular items.
X: Holocaust remembrance organizations quit platform
Various Holocaust remembrance groups are leaving X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
'Planet Africa' travels through the archaeology of humankind
Africa is where we all come from: An exhibition revisits the continent's contributions to human evolution and culture.
Einstein: Letters reveal legendary scientist's love of women
Albert Einstein loved life — and women. Letters that are now being auctioned at Christie's bear witness to this.
What drives Nobel Prize winner Han Kang to write?
The author of "The Vegetarian" explores in her Nobel Prize lecture how violence and love inspire her work.
Germany returns ritual items to Colombia's Kogi
Three sacred items held in Berlin collections are going home. A look at the collaboration behind restitution.
Notre Dame reopening — in pictures
After a sprint to meet the five-year deadline, Notre Dame is renovated and the cathedral is ready to dazzle anew.
Can Germany still pay for arts funding?
Germany has long been admired for its generous subsidies for arts and culture. But budget cuts could end that largesse.
Who pays the bill? Exploring gender, money & relationships
Leeza Mangaldas and Nikhil Taneja discuss finances in partnerships and embracing equality in love.
Hypnotic digital data sculptures
Refik Anadol turns data into immersive and ever-changing works of art.
Immersive exhibitions: Repackaging famous works
Classics by Van Gogh, Monet, and Kahlo are transformed into huge immersive video installations.
Love unplugged: How Amish date in Pennsylvania
Two DW reporters look into the dating life of Amish youth, who don't have access to the apps.
From 'Ampel-Aus' to 'Flüchtlinge': Germany's 10 past words of the year
"Traffic light shutdown," or Germany's coalition collapse, is the word of the year. A look at more political buzzwords.
Why Saint Nick and Santa Claus are not the same
How Christianity, pagan folklore and capitalism were combined to create Santa Claus.
Turner Prize goes to Jasleen Kaur
The Glasgow-born artist refers to her Sikh roots in her work. She also calls on Tate museums to cut ties with Israel.
Notre Dame: Is it too early to reopen the Paris cathedral?
After five years of work, Notre Dame will soon reopen. But one German cathedral expert believes this could be premature.
Prisons: Why can’t we break free?
When did we start locking people up and who are modern prisons actually serving?
German island to end ritual of spanking women with cow horn
The North Sea island of Borkum will stop a holiday tradition, in which men hit women on the buttocks with a cow horn.
Where are the video games from Africa?
Afrobeat is globally successful, and Africa's film industry is booming. So why is the video game industry struggling?
Cat cafes: The purrfect therapy for many
A growing number of cat cafes is providing many with calming company outside the home.
Why people love (and hate) 'Last Christmas'
At the core of the Wham! pop classic, which turns 40 this year, lies melancholy, a broken heart and ... Easter?!
Two decades of Tokio Hotel, who are back on tour
As a boy band in the 2000s they became one of Germany's top pop exports. Their fans are ready to celebrate them again.
Puccini: Opera composer, ladies' man and master of drama
Even 100 years after his death, Puccini's operas remain staple repertoire — and politically relevant today.
Why Thomas Mann's 'Magic Mountain' resonates 100 years later
A divided society, existential fears and the specter of war: Thomas Mann's masterpiece remains frighteningly relevant.
Why are Germany's Christmas markets so special?
Germany's Christmas markets are once again providing a little warmth and space for contemplation in the dark season.
Feminism's sex strike: How the 4B movement is spreading
Inspired by South Korea feminists, some American women are abstaining from sex with men to resist misogyny. Why?
'Do They Know It's Christmas?': Band Aid benefit at 40
Released in 1984, several versions of the charity hit followed. Ed Sheeran has since distanced himself from the song.
Why read 'The Magic Mountain' by Thomas Mann?
A monumental novel that is celebrating its centenary is still relevant today.
Reclaiming the body through cancer
Writer Karuna Ezara Parikh shares how a cancer diagnosis reshaped her perspective on health, beauty and life itself.
How AI is shaking up the art scene
A portrait of the mathematician Alan Turing painted by a humanoid robot fetched over a million euros at Sotheby's.
Why a duct-taped banana sold for millions of dollars
As "Comedian," a banana duct-taped to a wall, is sold at auction, here's a look back at how the banana inspires artists.
Must-have German household items
Some basic and perhaps quirky domestic items are essential for a good start to a new home in Germany.
Invisible Work: Women strike back
Women around the world and across generations are connected by this familiar thing that you can't actually see.
A brief history of the toilet
World Toilet Day on November 19 aims to raise awareness on the importance of safe sanitation.
The power of the perfect lawn
From the gardens of Versailles to suburban America, why are well-manicured lawns central to our cultural identity?
Art.See.Africa | Lagos
In the fifth episode of our series, we explore the exciting cultural life of Lagos, Nigeria.
Berlin inaugurates its first memorial for decolonization
The artwork "EarthNest" offers a new platform of exchange and remembrance dealing with the impact of colonialism.
Gladiators: The Colosseum as predecessor of reality TV?
As "Gladiator II" hits cinemas, we look into the parallels between the ancient Roman tradition and reality TV shows.
Missionary sex position — how it got its name
Why is what some might call the most classic, or perhaps conservative, of all sex positions named after missionaries?
How astrology can help you find love & yourself
Do zodiac signs influence who we are compatible with? And what can tarot cards tell us about romantic relationships?
Germany's Carnival celebrations in pictures
Carnival begins in different German cities on November 11. A look at the 2024 festivities.
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