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Solar eclipses in pop culture

As a total solar eclipse crosses North America on April 8, here's a look back at eclipses in film, music and paintings.

In this April 6, 1974 file photo, members of Swedish group ABBA and close associates celebrate the victory of their song "Waterloo" in the Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton, England.

In this April 6, 1974 file photo, members of Swedish group ABBA and close associates celebrate the victory of their song "Waterloo" in the Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton, England.

ABBA's unexpected success story started 50 years ago

Nobody thought five strangely dressed Swedes with a song about Napoleon would win the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest.

A man seen from behind wearing a blue-and-white yarmulke. The people around him are out of focus. Cologne, June 6, 2019.

A man seen from behind wearing a blue-and-white yarmulke. The people around him are out of focus. Cologne, June 6, 2019.

How Cologne's Jewish community rebuilt after World War II

Seventy-five years ago, Cologne's Jewish community took a step toward returning to normal life after the Holocaust.

Benjamin Bathke stands next to a train in Berlin.

Benjamin Bathke stands next to a train in Berlin.

Traveling from Berlin to Helsinki — without using a plane

How easy is it to avoid taking a plane? DW reporter Benjamin Bathke traveled 36 hours to find out.

An Afghan boy flies his kite on a hill overlooking Kabul, Afghanistan, May 13, 2013. Photo by Anja Niedringhaus

An Afghan boy flies his kite on a hill overlooking Kabul, Afghanistan, May 13, 2013. Photo by Anja Niedringhaus

Anja Niedringhaus: Remembering the war photographer

It's ten years since Niedringhaus was killed in Afghanistan. The Pulitzer laureate chronicled wars around the globe.

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3d Rendering Gehirn Modell Neonfarben

There's no such thing as 'looking autistic' in film, TV

More autistic characters are featured on-screen these days. But stereotypes about autistic people still seem to persist.

View of St. Nikolai Cathedral with the redesigned window front on the east side.

View of St. Nikolai Cathedral with the redesigned window front on the east side.

Painting with glass: Olafur Eliasson's church windows

Even before Olafur Eliasson, numerous contemporary artists designed windows for cathedrals and churches.

Picture of a skeleton sitting on a rock by a seaport.

Picture of a skeleton sitting on a rock by a seaport.

April Fool's Day: Why the press is now avoiding pranks

The media now tread carefully with fake news, but there was a tradition of publishing journalistic fiction on April 1.

A colorful display made with sawdust, flowers and fruit, in Antigua, Guatemala.

A colorful display made with sawdust, flowers and fruit, in Antigua, Guatemala.

Global Easter traditions: From kite flying to chocolate bilbys

Bunnies and eggs are most often associated with Easter, but what about clay jar flinging and water dousing?

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DW Arts.21 (Sendungslogo Composite)

Why Berlin remains an espionage hot spot

Berlin was, and still is, the scene of great spy stories. We search for clues in the German capital.

A comic by illustrator Alia Rodriguez includes the text "I never felt attraction for any of the girls around me"

A comic by illustrator Alia Rodriguez includes the text "I never felt attraction for any of the girls around me"

Graphic novel tells the stories of LGTBQ+ people over 50

A new book by a Berlin-based comic publisher illustrates stories of older LGTBQ+ people, aiming to bridge the age gap.

A mother laments over the grave of her son in Bucha, Ukraine

A mother laments over the grave of her son in Bucha, Ukraine

Soundtrack of our time: 300 years of Bach's St. John Passion

The masterpiece, an unparalleled appeal for more humanity, first premiered on Good Friday in 1724.

A fountain decorated with colored Easter eggs in Zeil am Main.

A fountain decorated with colored Easter eggs in Zeil am Main.

Germany's best-loved Easter traditions

Easter fountains, burning wheels and hidden eggs: Here are 10 of the most popular Easter traditions around Germany.

Black and white protrait of the late US sculptor, Richard Serra.

Black and white protrait of the late US sculptor, Richard Serra.

Sculptor Richard Serra dies at 85

Richard Serra, one of the most significant sculptors of the 20th century, has died.

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Dont drink the milk Teaser

Introducing: Passport the podcast

We're on a season break but we didn't want to leave you hanging. So this week we're bringing you more adventure, revelation and history – this time from the Passport podcast. In this episode, they head deep underground in Helsinki, to dig into the psyche of the happiest nation on Earth and its conflict-ridden past.

Visitors view the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, at the British Museum in London

Visitors view the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, at the British Museum in London

British Museum sues former curator over stolen artifacts

A former curator at one of the most famous galleries in the world was sued for alleged theft of antiquities.

Diana Ross performs during the 2023 Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California

Diana Ross performs during the 2023 Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California

Diana Ross: Soul legend not easing up as she turns 80

With The Supremes, Diana Ross became a Motown icon, and went on to be one of the world's most celebrated singers.

Edmund Shklyarsky is seen playing guitar onstage with the band Picnic, wearing an old-fashioned uniform jacket with ornate gold braid, and a pair of dark sunglasses.

Edmund Shklyarsky is seen playing guitar onstage with the band Picnic, wearing an old-fashioned uniform jacket with ornate gold braid, and a pair of dark sunglasses.

Moscow attack: Was the band Picnic deliberately targeted?

Did the choice of target have any significance?

Princess of Wales smiles as she speaks with a woman

Princess of Wales smiles as she speaks with a woman

Princess Kate plays a central role in the royal family

The Princess of Wales represents a modern royal family. Now she has reappeared to reveal a shock cancer diagnosis.

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DW Arts Unveiled (Sendungslogo Composite)

How techno was born

What are the origins of this hard and fast dance music genre, and how did it conquer the world?

K-pop band BlackPink on stage

K-pop band BlackPink on stage

What's behind South Korea's K-pop crisis?

As the biggest names in K-pop seek out overseas markets, they've left a gap in their home market.

The seven James Bond actors in a wax museum.

The seven James Bond actors in a wax museum.

Who will be the next James Bond?

Speculation over who will follow Daniel Craig as 007 has been rife. Aaron Taylor-Johnson is seen at the top of the list.

A man walking in a hall where empty artwork frames are piled against the wall.

A man walking in a hall where empty artwork frames are piled against the wall.

Ukraine in search of looted art following Russian invasion

Many Ukrainian museums have been looted since Russia's invasion in February 2022.

Colorful tulips

Colorful tulips

Where spring is at its loveliest in Europe

Here are some beautiful destinations where you can get the most out of springtime.

Aman with a shaved head and facial hair smiles at the camera

Aman with a shaved head and facial hair smiles at the camera

A radical humanist: Israeli philosopher Omri Boehm

Omri Boehm insists that universal humanistic principles can help solve the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

Happy Finnish ice hockey fans celebrating in 2022

Happy Finnish ice hockey fans celebrating in 2022

Finland ranked world's happiest country for seventh year

Costa Rica and Kuwait entered the top 20 in place of the United States and Germany.

A medieval illustration shows two figures outside a castle surrounded by hills, trees and two riders on horseback.

A medieval illustration shows two figures outside a castle surrounded by hills, trees and two riders on horseback.

Marco Polo: The travel writer who shocked medieval Europe

Marco Polo's Silk Road journey chronicle was controversial in its time. What's his legacy 700 years after his death?

Undated file photo of a commercial plane flying over Baden-Württemberg in Germany, pictured from the ground.

Undated file photo of a commercial plane flying over Baden-Württemberg in Germany, pictured from the ground.

Germany: Airport security staff strike at smaller hubs

Airport strikes will again impact flights in Germany, with security staff at a series of smaller hubs not working.

Bill Kaulitz and Tom Kaulitz smile, wearing colorful flashy suits.

Bill Kaulitz and Tom Kaulitz smile, wearing colorful flashy suits.

Tokio Hotel's Kaulitz brothers to reveal intimate moments in Netflix series

An upcoming reality show follows Tokio Hotel's twin stars. A look back at how they became a successful teenage boy band.

Aerial view of England Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, with many skyscrapers and the Walki Talki, London

Aerial view of England Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, with many skyscrapers and the Walki Talki, London

Iconic European cities: London

DW's travel guide to the capital city of the United Kingdom brings you insider tips and a list of what not to miss.

Skulls from the anthropological collection of Rudolf Virchow. Right and left are Microcephalic skulls, in the center a normal-sized skull.

Skulls from the anthropological collection of Rudolf Virchow. Right and left are Microcephalic skulls, in the center a normal-sized skull.

How Germany is handling human remains in museum collections

German museums and universities still hold thousands of colonial-era human remains. Can their origins still be traced?

Ryan Gosling in a pink suit sings, surrounded by actors in dark suits and pink shirts and rock guitarists.

Ryan Gosling in a pink suit sings, surrounded by actors in dark suits and pink shirts and rock guitarists.

2024 Oscars: Viral moments and top wins

"Oppenheimer" swept the awards, but other moments also went viral — from Ryan Gosling's performance to Messi the dog.

Sandra Hüller wearing a striking black dress at the Oscars, pink flowers in the background.

Sandra Hüller wearing a striking black dress at the Oscars, pink flowers in the background.

German star Sandra Hüller's outstanding career

All eyes have been on the star of two top-awarded movies: Oscar-winning "The Zone of Interest" and "Anatomy of a Fall."

A man looks at a lantern a woman is holding with her hands.

A man looks at a lantern a woman is holding with her hands.

Oscar for best documentary: '20 Days in Mariupol'

DW met war reporter Mstyslav Chernov, whose film on Russian atrocities has won Ukraine's first Academy Award.

Film still showing children and adults, all dressed in white, playing in and around a pool in a garden in front of a gray wall, behind which stand a large gray building and a watchtower.

Film still showing children and adults, all dressed in white, playing in and around a pool in a garden in front of a gray wall, behind which stand a large gray building and a watchtower.

When the Holocaust is just beyond the garden wall

The Oscar-winning "The Zone of Interest," about Auschwitz commander Rudolf Höss, takes the unspeakable to a new level.

Cillian Murphy hugs Christopher Nolan at the Oscars

Cillian Murphy hugs Christopher Nolan at the Oscars

Oscars 2024: Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' wins best picture

At the 96th annual Academy Awards ceremony, Christopher Nolan's blockbuster "Oppenheimer" was honored with seven awards.

German women removing debris in Berlin in 1947.

German women removing debris in Berlin in 1947.

Women's movements in Germany — a long history

Women have been fighting for equal rights in Germany for over 170 years. Much still remains to be done.

Historical photo, digitally colorized, of a group of female protestors on their way to a gathering.

Historical photo, digitally colorized, of a group of female protestors on their way to a gathering.

The pioneers of Germany's women's movement

Though Germany's women rights activists weren't as radical as their sisters in Britain, they began early and persisted.

Berlin's Fernsehturm (TV tower) and Alexanderplatz at night, Germany

Berlin's Fernsehturm (TV tower) and Alexanderplatz at night, Germany

Iconic European cities: Berlin

DW's travel guide to the capital city of Germany brings you insider tips and a list of what not to miss.

Defendant Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, former armorer on the set of the movie "Rust", walks back to her seat after speaking with District Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer before her trial at District Court,

Defendant Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, former armorer on the set of the movie "Rust", walks back to her seat after speaking with District Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer before her trial at District Court,

'Rust' armorer found guilty in Alec Baldwin shooting case

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was found guilty over the death of Halyna Hutchins on set and faces up to 18 months prison.

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Dont drink the milk Teaser

Travel Bite: Spicing up the British pub

This week, we reminisce about our beer-fuelled London adventure and get acquainted with desi pubs.

Pritzker Architecture Preis - Riken Yamamoto

Pritzker Architecture Preis - Riken Yamamoto

Riken Yamamoto wins 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize

Dubbed the "Nobel Prize of architecture," the Pritzker Prize recognizes the work of exceptional architects.

Meet the German's Shabnam Surita with a suitcase

Meet the German's Shabnam Surita with a suitcase

Meet the Germans: German sentences to your rescue

For Meet the Germans, Shabnam presents a tried-and-tested collection of words and phrases that come in handy in Germany.

Close-up of Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya in a 'Dune' film still.

Close-up of Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya in a 'Dune' film still.

5 films that influenced 'Dune: Part 2'

Here are works that inspired Denis Villeneuve for his "Dune" follow-up film, starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya.

Smoke swirls around three women in gas masks protesting the poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran

Smoke swirls around three women in gas masks protesting the poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran

What's behind Iran's 'woman, life, freedom' protests?

The death of a young Iranian woman, Jina Mahsa Amini, in police custody in 2022 sparked an unprecedented revolt.

Iris Apfel seen in black and white

Iris Apfel seen in black and white

Style icon Iris Apfel dies at 102

An inspiration to fashion fans of all ages, Iris Apfel lived to be 102 and was a rule-breaker right up until the end.

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DW Shift - Vorschaubild - AI

China's new AI Child Tong Tong: cute or creepy?

AI video gets crazily realistic, an AI child is born, and you could get a brain chip from Elon Musk.

A black-and-white drawing of skeletons dancing.

A black-and-white drawing of skeletons dancing.

Horror in the arts: An undying tradition

An exhibition titled "Death and the Devil" looks at how horror has found its way into different art forms.

A large cruise ship with two seagulls in the foreground

A large cruise ship with two seagulls in the foreground

Can ship cruises actually be net zero by 2050?

A lack of alternative fuels and desire to save money has kept cruise companies from significantly reducing emissions.

29 February on a German calendar

29 February on a German calendar

How leap years are viewed across the globe

From curses to proposals: Is February 29 riddled with bad luck or rather an opportunity for women in love?