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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.
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.
Yayoi Kusama: Dots, mirrors, infinity
A major Cologne show reexamines Yayoi Kusama: Dots, fear and infinity.
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.
What makes a vanity project? A history of building for power
Donald Trump's proposed redesigns for institutions in Washington, DC, prompt questions about whom is ultimately served.
License to play: The new James Bond video game
James Bond is back. The video game "007 First Light" tells the origin story of the British secret agent.
How Berlin's Jewish Hospital survived the Holocaust
Red Army troops were astonished to find hundreds of Jews living just a couple of miles away from Hitler's bunker.
Berlin Hauptbahnhof at 20: A rail hub with symbolic power
Inaugurated in May 2006, Berlin's central station is a glass-and-steel structure that literally reunified Germany.
The historical location that became Berlin central station
The Neo-Renaissance Lehrter Bahnhof was destroyed, becoming a barely used S-Bahn station next to the Berlin Wall.
What is Pentecost?
Europe has many public holidays in the spring. Pentecost is one of them — but few people know its meaning.
100 years of Marilyn Monroe
On the 100th anniversary of the birth of Marilyn Monroe, DW takes a closer look at the iconic sex symbol.
How the Cannes 2026 films reflect a world in conflict
Many works explore the impact of authoritarianism through history. One thriller on corruption is set in Putin's Russia.
Why Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' mattered
A brief history of the late-night tradition and Stephen Colbert's satire, as the final curtain falls on "The Late Show."
Pioneer of pop music: Cher turns 80
Cher has had countless hits and sparked more than a few controversies — while always doing things her own way.
Cannes moments: On AI, politics and toxic masculinity
As stars hit the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival from May 12-23, here are various takes grabbing media attention.
'From collection to connection': Reimagining museums
Gone are the days when museums were just places to see artifacts. They're becoming unique community spaces.
Sámi culture: Stitches of memory
Indigenous artist Britta Marakatt-Labba embroiders polar landscapes of her Sámi homeland.
Venice Biennale: Is art ever separate from politics?
The 61st Venice Biennale, the world's largest art exhibition, has begun. What is art's role in times of crisis?
Frida Kahlo: The enduring appeal of art born of suffering
The Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is a global icon, and her house in Mexico City is a place of pilgrimage. Why?
Frida Kahlo's influence today
From Mexico to Italy: Iconic figure Frida Kahlo and 200 days of art at the Venice Biennale.
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.
Lab-grown Tyrannosaurus leather: More chicken than dinosaur?
A handbag is promoted as the "world's first T. rex leather product". But scientists are questioning its authenticity.
A German rocker on a special train: Udo Lindenberg
Here's everything you need to know about the German rock legend Udo Lindenberg, born on May 17, 1946.
Fake TikTok fans and pop music's 'unethical' marketing
Do indie stars owe their success to TikTok "trend simulations"? Marketing ploys are as old as the music business itself.
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.
Daniel Libeskind's iconic designs
Star architect Daniel Libeskind is renowned for designing buildings that brilliantly confront history.
Architecture of remembrance and hope: Daniel Libeskind at 80
Famous for designing the Jewish Museum Berlin, the architect has created dozens of memorable buildings worldwide.
Why is Hollywood missing from Cannes?
There are no US blockbusters premiering at the Cannes Film Festival this year. So who's snubbing who?
Thomas and Erika Mann biopic has an oddly twisted premise
Premiering at Cannes, "Fatherland" is set during the Cold War — a complex period for the anti-Nazi intellectuals.
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.
Celebrated naturalist David Attenborough turns 100
The still-sprightly centenarian has been knighted twice, and is perhaps the world's most recognizable nature lover.
David Attenborough at 100 years old: A life in pictures
Perhaps the world's most recognizable nature documentary host, he turns 100 today and remains as enthusiastic as ever.
Venice Biennale in crisis: The controversies explained
The Golden Lion will not be awarded this year. The jury has resigned over Russia's and Israel's disputed participation.
What the Strait of Hormuz fuel crisis means for air travel
Jet fuel supply could become a problem for the aviation industry. Passengers should expect more than higher prices.
How Rosalia became a global pop force
Spanish singer Rosalia has built her career with precision. How did she do it?
From India to Iran: How Hitler redefined 'Aryan' for Nazism
The term is still linked to Nazi Germany and its ideal blond, blue eyed "Aryan" citizen. But its origins lie elsewhere.
Georg Baselitz, renowned for upside-down paintings, dies
The German artist who never lost his rebellious streak has died at the age of 88.
Angine de Poitrine: A masked rock band conquers the internet
From underground experiment to sold-out international tour — what's behind the viral Angine de Poitrine phenomenon?
Millions sway as Shakira concert lights up Copacabana
The Colombian superstar delivers one of the biggest shows of her career, drawing fans from Brazil and beyonbd.
Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis' a milestone in sci-fi film
"Metropolis" (1927) shaped modern sci fi cinema with its depictions of futuristic cities, AI fears and class struggle.
How widespread is global fatigue with the US?
The image of the US has taken a blow, as many people are fed up by the Trump administration's controversies.
2026 Goethe Medal: Meet the recipients
Though they work in different fields and countries, what unites them is their focus on a Europe in transition.
'Rose' and the piece of fabric that embodies gender politics
Director Markus Schleinzer discusses why women passing as men inspired his historical drama, starring Sandra Hüller.
Mud, fun and donations: Mucky UK race thrills thousands
Mud, fun and a good cause: The Maldon Mud Race brings together frolicking through dirt and community service.
The queer scandal that shook the German Empire
The Eulenburg Affair shook the German Empire to its core and paved the way for the downfall of the monarchy.
The silent power of memes
Memes are more than just funny images, they operate as political tools — usually without us noticing.
'Separated by ICE' wins World Press Photo of the Year
Trauma, war, climate change, hope: The images of the 2026 World Press Photo Contest depict the reality of our time.
A book lover's dream holiday in Scotland
As UNESCO celebrates World Book Day on April 23, we visit a Scottish coastal town that was saved by books.
The rise and fall of East Germany's Palace of the Republic
It was a symbol of communist East Germany's power that was controversially destroyed — and yet remains present.
Nueva Germania: The failed 'Aryan project' in Paraguay
A new home for the "Aryan race." That was the vision for Nueva Germania when German emigrants founded it in 1886.
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