The greatest ideas in the world

and where they originated

Why do brilliant ideas arise in certain places – and what intellectual climate do they need in order to grow and generate new knowledge? Astrophysicist and science journalist Harald Lesch…

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A matter of conscience

Many people are currently rethinking their views on military buildup and conscription. Can peace be achieved without weapons? Or is the use of force a last option, or even necessary…

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Unknown Spain

From Teruel to Soria

In the region east of Madrid, near Teruel, lies a secluded dream landscape for mountain bikers. From here, the journey takes us to architectural dreams in the midst of untouched…

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Unknown Spain

From Asturias to Zamora

This region in northern Spain is home to roosters with golden feathers, a poet who preserves the traditional knowledge of his homeland, a mobile optician who travels alone across the…

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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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Re: Doctors of the Aegean

There are 227 inhabited Greek islands, many of which have no doctors. Many islanders cannot afford the cost of visiting a doctor on the mainland. Fortunately, there are “floating doctors”…

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Heimatflimmern: Wuppertal and its unique suspension railway

In 2026, the Wuppertal Suspension Railway will celebrate its 125th anniversary. Reason enough to honor it with a film. We climb aboard and embark on a fascinating journey through time:…

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Köster & Knorr – On the way to the top of world handball

Two young national players want more for German handball. More speed, technique, responsibility—and titles: Julian Köster and Juri Knorr represent a new generation of handball players. Shortly before the 2026…

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