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Mozart the idol: Searching for beauty in times of crisis
Germany06/01/2026June 1, 2026Skip next section Reports & Analysis
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The Fuggers: Money, power and intrigue in the Middle Ages
The Fuggers: Money, power and intrigue in the Middle Ages
Jakob Fugger influenced world politics and was a brilliant networker — 500 years ago in Augsburg, Bavaria. Germany06/01/2026June 1, 202612:18 min
Swing Youth: In Nazi Germany, jazz was an act of defiance
Swing Youth: In Nazi Germany, jazz was an act of defiance
As the Nazis clamped down on expression, groups of jazz-loving teenagers formed the Swing Youth to rebel.Germany05/31/2026May 31, 2026
Goodbye, Norma Jeane: How Marilyn Monroe changed Hollywood
Goodbye, Norma Jeane: How Marilyn Monroe changed Hollywood
On the 100th anniversary of her birth, DW looks at how Marilyn Monroe balanced fame and feminist agency.United States of America05/31/2026May 31, 2026
Beyond exoticism: Amazonia in Bonn
Beyond exoticism: Amazonia in Bonn
An exhibition in Bonn presents Amazonia through Indigenous perspectives instead of exotic clichés.Latin America05/30/2026May 30, 202603:30 min
Yayoi Kusama: Dots, mirrors, infinity
Yayoi Kusama: Dots, mirrors, infinity
A major Cologne show reexamines Yayoi Kusama: Dots, fear and infinity.Japan05/30/2026May 30, 202604:39 min
On the couch and into the psyche: Why Freud still matters
On the couch and into the psyche: Why Freud still matters
Sigmund Freud developed psychoanalysis and was the first to popularize the concept of the human unconscious.Europe05/30/2026May 30, 202611:26 minShow moreSkip next section Explore more
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Film
Film funding bill to support blockbusters made in Germany
The government wants to attract more filmmakers and make Germany a “global player” in onscreen entertainment.Germany05/30/2026May 30, 2026
Arts
Ibrahim Mahama, one of today’s most influential artists
The Ghanaian artist’s most recent works are on display during the Venice Biennale.Ghana05/24/2026May 24, 202605:17 min
Music
Iconic German musician Udo Lindenberg turns 80
From a historic East German concert to a rap hit, Udo Lindenberg has shaped German rock music like few others.Germany05/15/2026May 15, 2026
Literature
The pleasure of books in the digital age
The quiet power of a physical book offers a rare escape from life’s constant digital noise.Global issues03/30/2026March 30, 2026Skip next section Latest show
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Master of Minds: Sigmund Freud Explained
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Master of Minds: Sigmund Freud Explained
How did Freud change us and the world? Unknown Amazonia and the cult of Yayoi Kusama.05/30/2026May 30, 202626:04 minSkip next section All Shows
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Discover DW’s outstanding documentaries, exciting talk shows, news and magazines.Explore nowSkip next section In the spotlight
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India’s wedding economy driving a weight-loss drug boom
Doctors are warning of a new weight-loss injection craze that is reshaping bridal beauty pressure in India.India05/16/2026May 16, 202604:39 min
Hijab-wearing German beauty contestant takes on the AfD
As a Miss Germany contestant, Büsra Sayed wore a hijab on stage — angering the far-right AfD. Her response went viral.Germany05/12/2026May 12, 2026
Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show
Boycotts unprecedented in scale are already weighing on the Eurovision Song Contest before it even kicks off in Vienna.Europe05/09/2026May 9, 2026Skip next section Living
Living
Inside India’s ghost villages — where new life is returning
Rising heat emptied more than 1,700 villages in northern India. Now a younger generation is returning with new ideas.India06/02/2026June 2, 202605:25 min
Young German talents impress in World Cup tune-up vs Finland
Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl delivered strong performances in Germany’s last home game before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Germany06/01/2026June 1, 2026
In India, a simple pair of glasses brings new hope
New vision aids are restoring sight in India and creating new opportunities for education, work and independence.India05/31/2026May 31, 20269 images
Vaping becoming more popular among young Germans
E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular among German youth, with even elementary school kids picking up vapes. Germany05/30/2026May 30, 2026
Fossil of prehistoric elephant relative rebuilt in Bavaria
A spectacular skeleton of a prehistoric relation of modern elephants is on display in Munich for the first time.Germany05/30/2026May 30, 202603:20 min
Why are Georgians nuts about walnuts?
Walnuts are a traditional ingredient in Georgian cuisine and the basis of many recipes.Georgia05/28/2026May 28, 202605:06 min
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