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A black-and-white portrait of Thomas Mann.

A black-and-white portrait of Thomas Mann.

Thomas Mann's 'Magic Mountain' still resonates 100 years on

A divided society, existential fears and the specter of war: Thomas Mann's masterpiece remains frighteningly relevant.

A Christmas market visitor with a hot chocolate.

A Christmas market visitor with a hot chocolate.

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.

Women protesting spycam pornography in Seoul, South Korea, 2018 — one of the signs reads 'Angry women will change the world'

Women protesting spycam pornography in Seoul, South Korea, 2018 — one of the signs reads 'Angry women will change the world'

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?

Band Aid of Sir Bob Geldof (second left), along with other artists recording the first ever Band Aid single, 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'

Band Aid of Sir Bob Geldof (second left), along with other artists recording the first ever Band Aid single, 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'

'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.

Portrait of writer and Nobel Prize winner Thomas Mann

Portrait of writer and Nobel Prize winner Thomas Mann

Why read 'The Magic Mountain' by Thomas Mann?

A monumental novel that is celebrating its centenary is still relevant today.

Video-Thumbnail | Love Matters S4 EP 05: Reclaiming the body through cancer

Video-Thumbnail | Love Matters S4 EP 05: Reclaiming the body through cancer

Reclaiming the body through cancer

Writer Karuna Ezara Parikh shares how a cancer diagnosis reshaped her perspective on health, beauty and life itself.

A man in a suit with glasses holds a rolled paper in the air

A man in a suit with glasses holds a rolled paper in the air

Iranian exile Mohammad Rasoulof is Germany's Oscar entry

Among the 85 international films in the 2024 Oscar race, "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" will represent Germany.

a human-like figure stands in front of several large artworks hanging on a wall.

a human-like figure stands in front of several large artworks hanging on a wall.

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.

A banana attached to a white wall with silver duct tape.

A banana attached to a white wall with silver duct tape.

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.

A loaf of bread, a salt shaker and a wish card on a table.

A loaf of bread, a salt shaker and a wish card on a table.

Must-have German household items

Some basic and perhaps quirky domestic items are essential for a good start to a new home in Germany.

Teaser | Don't drink the milk | Staffel 2

Teaser | Don't drink the milk | Staffel 2

Invisible Work: Women strike back

Women around the world and across generations are connected by this familiar thing that you can't actually see.

Old green rustic outdoor toilet with a heart-shaped hole in the door boards.

Old green rustic outdoor toilet with a heart-shaped hole in the door boards.

A brief history of the toilet

World Toilet Day on November 19 aims to raise awareness on the importance of safe sanitation.

View of the perfect lawn around the White House.

View of the perfect lawn around the White House.

The power of the perfect lawn

From the gardens of Versailles to suburban America, why are well-manicured lawns central to our cultural identity?

DW Arts Unveiled (Sendungslogo Composite)

DW Arts Unveiled (Sendungslogo Composite)

Art.See.Africa | Lagos

In the fifth episode of our series, we explore the exciting cultural life of Lagos, Nigeria.

A conical, openwork bronze sculpture stands in a courtyard between modern buildings. A ramp with railings leads up to it.

A conical, openwork bronze sculpture stands in a courtyard between modern buildings. A ramp with railings leads up to it.

Berlin inaugurates its first memorial for decolonization

The artwork "EarthNest" offers a new platform of exchange and remembrance dealing with the impact of colonialism.

Film still from 'Galdiator II': Two actors dressed as gladiators battle, a sword flies between them.

Film still from 'Galdiator II': Two actors dressed as gladiators battle, a sword flies between them.

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.

Two pairs of feet under bed sheets

Two pairs of feet under bed sheets

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?

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DW Thumbnail - Love Matters S4 EP 04: Astrology & love

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?

A tightly packed crowd of poeple dressed up as Jecken, or carnival jesters, laugh and throw confetti

A tightly packed crowd of poeple dressed up as Jecken, or carnival jesters, laugh and throw confetti

Germany's Carnival celebrations in pictures

Carnival begins in different German cities on November 11. A look at the 2024 festivities.

A crowd of people celebrating carnival.

A crowd of people celebrating carnival.

11 crazy Carnival events held between November 11 and Lent

Worldwide Carnival celebrations are in February, but German Carnival strongholds start the party on November 11.

A group of Jewish men marching down a street, the two in the front have a large yellow star tied to them. Men in uniform walk in front of and alongside them

A group of Jewish men marching down a street, the two in the front have a large yellow star tied to them. Men in uniform walk in front of and alongside them

November 9 pogroms showed coming Nazi brutality

On the night of November 9, 1938, Nazis and mobs sympathetic to them carried out pogroms against Jews in plain sight.

Military and Nazi images used in Manga

Military and Nazi images used in Manga

Manga and anime: Nazi cult in comic style

Japanese mangas that glorify militarism and National Socialism: Are they dangerous?

A photo from 1997 by Jordis Antonia Schloesser showing a boy playing in a graffiti-covered bus in the backyard of the Kunstehaus Tacheles.

A photo from 1997 by Jordis Antonia Schloesser showing a boy playing in a graffiti-covered bus in the backyard of the Kunstehaus Tacheles.

Berlin in the 1990s: Playground and wasteland

The decade that followed the fall of the Berlin Wall shaped the city's global image as a hub of creativity and change.

A black-and-white photo of two young girls wearing dirndls

A black-and-white photo of two young girls wearing dirndls

Surviving the Holocaust: 'There is no God'

The film "Verity Circle" tells the story of two sisters who survived the Theresienstadt Ghetto.

People watching a broadcast of Donald Trump giving victory speech.

People watching a broadcast of Donald Trump giving victory speech.

Will Hollywood turn to bland escapism under Trump?

Hollywood and the American art world are still processing Donald Trump's decisive win in the US presidential election.

Teaser | Don't drink the milk | Staffel 2

Teaser | Don't drink the milk | Staffel 2

Reality TV: Our ancient thirst for drama

On a trip from Ancient Rome to Laguna Beach we track down the roots of reality TV and ask: Why are we so drawn to drama?

Picture of the bare backs of three people sitting on the sand at a beach.

Picture of the bare backs of three people sitting on the sand at a beach.

Is Germany drawing the curtain on nudism?

Germany is know for its liberalism toward public nudity. But nudism clubs are reporting a slump in membership.

Two Women stroll in the rain at the East Side Gallery in Berlin

Two Women stroll in the rain at the East Side Gallery in Berlin

Giveaway: 35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall

Thirty-five years after the fall of the Berlin Wall: Find out more about German reunification and win a DW Travel Kit!

Michael Jackson and Jones hugging and laughing in 1984, with Jackson holding an award in his hand.

Michael Jackson and Jones hugging and laughing in 1984, with Jackson holding an award in his hand.

Quincy Jones: Music legend who made Michael Jackson dies

The music titan transformed Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson into stars, becoming a legend himself in the process.

Arts Unveiled | Sinti boxer Johann 'Rukeli' Trollmann

Arts Unveiled | Sinti boxer Johann 'Rukeli' Trollmann

Unseen heroes — Roma resist Nazis

Roma heroes who resisted the Nazis: Sinti boxer Johann "Rukeli" Trollmann staged a protest at a title fight to ridicule the Nazi's racial ideology. Alfreda "Noncia" Markowska saved around 50 children destined for concentration and death camps.

Anna Wintour at an awards ceremony in 2024 wearing black glasses and her signature hair style.

Anna Wintour at an awards ceremony in 2024 wearing black glasses and her signature hair style.

The endless reign of 'Vogue' editor Anna Wintour

The fashion mogul turns 75. Here's a look at the magazine's contributions to the fashion scene — and the controversies.

Tourists visit Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany.

Tourists visit Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany.

Traveling across Germany: Most beautiful sights in photos

Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, tourists can travel freely in Germany.

A person dressed in a scary skeleton mask with a beautiful headdress in a field of marigolds.

A person dressed in a scary skeleton mask with a beautiful headdress in a field of marigolds.

Day of the Dead and other death rituals around the world

What happens after death? Here's a look at sometimes unusual rituals of diverse cultures marking someone's passing.

Cross on a grave hung with spiderwebs at night.

Cross on a grave hung with spiderwebs at night.

Halloween: Origins, customs and why it is celebrated

Halloween is not actually an ancient Celtic custom, nor was it invented by the American candy industry.

Tetris opening screen on a retro platform

Tetris opening screen on a retro platform

Game Over: What happens after you beat 'Tetris'?

It turns out 'Tetris' can be beat — but many video games are infinite or hide the ending unless you put in extra work.

DW Arts Unveiled (Sendungslogo Composite)

DW Arts Unveiled (Sendungslogo Composite)

Art See Africa | Accra

In episode four of our series, we explore Ghana’s vibrant art scene in Accra.

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Thumbnail | Love Matters S4 EPS023: Men’s sexual health

Facts & myth busting: Men's sexual health

From masturbation and penis size to erectile dysfunction, Love Matters debunks misinformation about men's sexual health.

a close up of a sculpted brown face

a close up of a sculpted brown face

Should Germany return Nefertiti bust to Egypt?

An Egyptian archaeologist has demanded the repatriation of the iconic Queen Nefertiti bust from her Berlin exile.

Teaser | Don't drink the milk | Staffel 2

Teaser | Don't drink the milk | Staffel 2

The Missionary Position: Preaching, power, getting pregnant

Weird name for a sex position, right? Well, the story behind it is just as strange.

An elaborate human-like figure painted on a rendered pillar surrounded by rocks

An elaborate human-like figure painted on a rendered pillar surrounded by rocks

Ancient Peru: New discoveries highlight women's rule

Archaeologists have uncovered a throne room and detailed murals indicating that a woman likely ruled Moche society.

A woman speaks in a megaphone amid a crowd of people, some of whom are wearing crowns.

A woman speaks in a megaphone amid a crowd of people, some of whom are wearing crowns.

Frankfurt Book Fair 2024: Adult fiction booming

This year has seen record attendance at the festival. 'Romantasy' and 'Dark College' top the list of popular genres.

A man jumps on the dance floor

A man jumps on the dance floor

'Aura' is German youth word of the year 2024

Selected by Germany's youth as their trendiest slang, the word "aura" has been given new meaning by quantifying cool.

Martina Hefter receives the German Book Prize 2024 for her novel about so-called 'love scammers'

Martina Hefter receives the German Book Prize 2024 for her novel about so-called 'love scammers'

German Book Prize for Martina Hefter

Martina Hefter receives the German Book Prize 2024 for her novel about so-called 'love scammers'.

German Book Prize 2024

German Book Prize 2024

Literary voices from Germany

The shortlist for the German Book Prize and the authors behind the novels.

Igiana Scego

Igiana Scego

Author Igiaba Scego explores Italy's colonial past in Africa

In her writing, Igiaba Scego tells of Italy's repressed colonial past.

Anne Applebaum

Anne Applebaum

Peace Prize winner Anne Applebaum: A voice against autocrats

The US-Polish historian has warned the world of Russia's Vladimir Putin long before the full-scale war in Ukraine.

Singer Liam Payne

Singer Liam Payne

One Direction singer Liam Payne dies aged 31

Hotel staff made at least two calls to emergency services moments before the 31-year-old pop star fell to his death.

Film still from 'Of Caravan and the Dogs': people in a office sit and discuss.

Film still from 'Of Caravan and the Dogs': people in a office sit and discuss.

Kurov documentary traces Russian crackdown on free speech

Askold Kurov's film "Of Caravan and the Dogs" shows how Russia shut down independent media after invading Ukraine.

The side of the Nightjet train.

The side of the Nightjet train.

Europe-wide train links marred by steep costs, construction

The dream of a Europe-wide high-speed rail network is far from reality.

The poster for the first Frankfurt Book Fair in 1949: It reads Frankfurter Buchmesse in blue and red letters.

The poster for the first Frankfurt Book Fair in 1949: It reads Frankfurter Buchmesse in blue and red letters.

75 years of Frankfurt Book Fair: World stage for protests

The Cold War and Iran's fatwa on Rushdie had an impact on the book fair, which opens with a controversy from Italy.