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An exterior view of the Schaubühne in Berlin, a round red-brick building. A banner on it says, in German, 'Reason is dead!'.

An exterior view of the Schaubühne in Berlin, a round red-brick building. A banner on it says, in German, 'Reason is dead!'.

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.

Love Matters S4 EP 06: Exploring Gender, Money and Relationships

Love Matters S4 EP 06: Exploring Gender, Money and Relationships

Who pays the bill? Exploring gender, money & relationships

Leeza Mangaldas and Nikhil Taneja discuss finances in partnerships and embracing equality in love.

Shift AI Art

Shift AI Art

Hypnotic digital data sculptures

Refik Anadol turns data into immersive and ever-changing works of art.

Shift Old Art

Shift Old Art

Immersive exhibitions: Repackaging famous works

Classics by Van Gogh, Monet, and Kahlo are transformed into huge immersive video installations.

Amish family riding on a horse buggy with the parents in front and two children in the back.

Amish family riding on a horse buggy with the parents in front and two children in the back.

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.

Word of the Year in German, in Scrabble letters

Word of the Year in German, in Scrabble letters

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.

A man dressed as St. Nicholas is on his way to a St. Nicholas party on the first Sunday in Advent in a carriage pulled by a pony through a snowy landscape on a sunny day.

A man dressed as St. Nicholas is on his way to a St. Nicholas party on the first Sunday in Advent in a carriage pulled by a pony through a snowy landscape on a sunny day.

Why Saint Nick and Santa Claus are not the same

How Christianity, pagan folklore and capitalism were combined to create Santa Claus.

Turner Prize 2024 winner Jasleen Kaur

Turner Prize 2024 winner Jasleen Kaur

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 cathedral during the fire in 2019, and during reconstruction

Notre Dame cathedral during the fire in 2019, and during reconstruction

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.

Teaser | Don't drink the milk | Staffel 2

Teaser | Don't drink the milk | Staffel 2

Prisons: Why can’t we break free?

When did we start locking people up and who are modern prisons actually serving?

Men wear masks and traditional costumes as part of the Klaasohm festival on the German island of Borkum.

Men wear masks and traditional costumes as part of the Klaasohm festival on the German island of Borkum.

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.

Hugo Obi smiles at the camera. Behind him is a banner that says "Discover African creativity."

Hugo Obi smiles at the camera. Behind him is a banner that says "Discover African creativity."

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?

A cat rubs its head on an empty teacup. In the background are a hand coffee grinder and some walnuts.

A cat rubs its head on an empty teacup. In the background are a hand coffee grinder and some walnuts.

Cat cafes: The purrfect therapy for many

A growing number of cat cafes is providing many with calming company outside the home.

George Michael, left, and Andrew Ridgeley, right, both men are smiling and wearing white shirts with popped collars.

George Michael, left, and Andrew Ridgeley, right, both men are smiling and wearing white shirts with popped collars.

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?!

Singer Bill Kaulitz on stage points his fingers in the air, wearing a suite made of mirror tiles.

Singer Bill Kaulitz on stage points his fingers in the air, wearing a suite made of mirror tiles.

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.

Giaccomo Puccini

Giaccomo Puccini

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.

A black-and-white portrait of Thomas Mann.

A black-and-white portrait of Thomas Mann.

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.

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.

Bookcover of Thomas Mann's novel 'The Magic Mountain'

Bookcover of Thomas Mann's novel 'The Magic Mountain'

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 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?

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.