The magnificent ten

The most fabulous Femmes Fatales

The femme fatale—a man-devouring seductress? Boring! Our women are fatal to some people because they push boundaries, break taboos, and refuse to be belittled. Whether it’s Frida Kahlo, who turned…

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The magnificent ten

The most absurd farewells

Sometimes a farewell is the beginning of a better story, as the saying goes. We’ve put this saying to the test and compiled the most absurd farewells in history. It’s…

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World Cup – with Tommi Schmitt

Here we go again! The German national team is kicking off its preparations for the World Cup in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Tommi Schmitt has followed the team’s bumpy…

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Lesch meets Schwartz

Solidarity – What’s the Point?

Solidarity is often described as the glue that holds society together. Its presence becomes visible through donations, volunteer work, and acts of everyday kindness – anywhere people support each other.…

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How extreme will the weather be, Sven Plöger?

Place of destiny: The Mediterranean Sea

Meteorologist Sven Plöger sets off again to survey the future of our weather. His destination for the third episode of the ARD series: the Mediterranean – a place of longing,…

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On the Pulse – Germany debates

During ZDF’s special week, Christian Sievers discusses the issue live from Berlin with politicians, experts, and members of the public. The development of artificial intelligence amazes many people: For some,…

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Re: Village Doctor in Russia

Russia’s villages are dying—like Vjazhi, 350 kilometers southwest of Moscow. Once a bustling community, only about 200 people live here today, mostly the elderly. The young people have moved away.…

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Unknown Spain

Half of Spain is unknown. In many places, time seems to stand still here. Evidence of civilization is hidden or lies dormant. Nature, on the other hand, is reclaiming its…

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