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What‘s a typical souvenir in your country?

Many people take souvenirs home as a reminder of their travels. In Germany, cuckoo clocks from the Black Forest area are a popular souvenir. What’s a typical souvenir in your country?  

Iyad Rahwan

Algorithms in Action

Artificial intelligence is interfering with art and our lives. To what extent is being explored by AI and media art expert Iyad Rahwan at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development. A conversation about how to use clever machines.  

04.2016 Check-in (Sendungslogo)

Münster – a green city with a rich history

Lukas Stege is spending a day exploring Münster in North Rhine-Westphalia. The city is considered a pioneer when it comes to sustainability, and was once the setting of an event that shaped European history.  

Schloss Versailles Nordkirchen

Castles and horses in Münsterland

Münsterland boasts more than 100 castles and palaces. Some are still lived in; others are open to the public. The region is also known for horse breeding. There are more horses here than in almost any other region in Europe.  

Web special 100 German Must-Reads: David Levitz (left) and Sabine Kieselbach (Copyright: DW)

Reading Matter? 100 German Must-Reads!

DW's list of German-language novels published since 1900 that have been translated into English is the first of its kind.  

Prince Philip

Prince Philip's death evokes mixed reactions

Prince Philip leaves behind a fascinating legacy. Reactions to the news of his passing poured in from around the world, as he became the most trending hashtag.  

US rapper DMX

Rapper DMX dies aged 50 following heart attack

The rap star DMX has passed away with members of his family by his side. The bestselling artist had a career spanning over two decades, collaborating with fellow icons such as Jay-Z and LL Cool J.  

AI und facial mapping - white female and male androids with tri-angular traces on their faces

Data without morals

Computers collect data and use it to restructure the world. How free are algorithms from stereotypes, prejudices, racism and sexism? Who profits, and who faces additional discrimination? And: Does AI really make the world fairer? Doubts are allowed!  

Onformative | Meandering River | Installation, made by AI

Composition from the can

Gustav Mahler's tenth symphony in its final form. AI has recently accomplished what the composer could not during his lifetime. Other programs transform space sounds into melodic organ sounds. Tender machine music that will move you.  

The first robot artist in the world named Ai-Da

Painting by numbers

Ai-Da – is a drawing robot that earns its owner millions. Artistic celebrity or high-tech machine? Genuine creativity or a technical showcase? Can AI create art? And what role do human beings play in creating it?  

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, smiles

Obituary: Prince Philip, backbone of the UK royal family, dies at 99

Known for his quips and his faux pas, Prince Philip was hard to overlook. But his role as consort required him to stand in the shadow of Queen Elizabeth for much of his adult life. A look back at an extraordinary life.  

Vitali Alekseenok, flag around his shoulders, a row of soldiers behind barbes wire in the background

Belarus needs more than economic aid: Vitali Alekseenok

The regime in Minsk may have quelled protests, but dissatisfaction is simmering among people in Belarus. Musician Alekseenok discusses their aspirations in a new book about his country.  

Lost Golden City in Egypt..

3,000-year-old 'lost golden city' unearthed in Egypt

The presumably largest ancient city to ever be uncovered in Egypt is considered to be the biggest archaeological discovery in the country since Tutankhamun's tomb was unearthed almost a century ago.  

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Archaeologists discover 'Lost Golden City of Luxor'

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of an ancient city in the desert outside Luxor ion Egypt. They say it dates back to the golden age of the pharaohs more than 3,000 years ago.  

A couple sitting on a bench looking out over a lake at the foot of snow-topped mountains

Seven tips for sustainable travel

The coronavirus pandemic could help to make tourism more sustainable — but, for that to happen, each traveler has a role to play. Let us show you how your next holiday could be made more sustainable.  

the Chinese platform Tik Tok viewed on a mobile phone with a right thumb on the screen

Digital role models: Germany's influencers

Many young people in Germany love imitating the lives of their online idols, mostly because they feel like they can be just as successful and attractive as influencers.  

A still from the 1991 Soviet adaptation of Lord of the Rings

Soviet-era 'Lord of the Rings' film a YouTube hit

"Khraniteli" was probably broadcast only once on Russian television. Now the 30-year-old film version of "The Lord of the Rings" is a clicks hit on YouTube.  

UK Edinburgh airport - empty trollies at the check-in counters

European travel restrictions: Nonessential travel curbed

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, many countries worldwide continue to restrict entry and most travel remains discouraged. DW Travel offers a brief recap of what rules apply in the EU — and how to get the latest info.  

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Arts and Culture - Friday, April 9, 2021

On this edition with host David Levitz: Britain's Prince Philip dies at 99; a Russian film festival fights for freedom of expression; Belarusian conductor Vitali Alekseenok writes about protest, repression and the power of music in his country.  

Designerin Vivienne Westwood in Robe vor einer Wand mit ihrem Logo in Prag (Foto: dpa)

Fashion rebel Vivienne Westwood turns 80

Where once the inimitable Queen of Punk created unforgettably wild, anarchic fashion, now the spry octogenarian champions sustainable living.  

Woman on the phone sits at a table with a young child

Parents take stock after a year of juggling responsibilities during lockdown

During the first lockdown in spring 2020, parents' tales about balancing work and children at home went viral on social media. A year later, the situation is still tense. Especially for women.  

Meet the Germans | Stereotypes

German stereotypes: The dirndl, humor and German efficiency

How does the rest of the world see Germany? Rachel Stewart investigates the most common German stereotypes for Meet the Germans.  

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Collection of cuckoo clocks hanging on a wall in the Black Forest, Germany

Extreme Places: The biggest cuckoo clock

It is one of the most popular souvenirs from Germany: the cuckoo clock. In the Black Forest you can find the largest specimen in the world — as big as a two-story house. This is part five in our "Extreme Places" series.  

The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947 in the Qumran Caves.

Archaeology and Bible experts work together to explain the past

Was Christ really crucified and did he really even exist? These questions have mystified not only the followers of Christianity but also scientific experts.  

Theologian Hans Küng holding his hands together.

Dogma-challenging Swiss theologian Hans Küng dies, aged 93

Hans Küng was a strong voice for peace — and was lauded not only by Catholics, but by many others as well. The theologian passed away in Tübingen, Germany, at the age of 93.  

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Typically German? A cartoonist's perspective

Razor-sharp and funny to boot: That's the cartoonist's mission. But could those adjectives describes Germans as well? Artist Miguel Fernandez pokes fun at the stereotypes and personality traits attributed to the Germans.  

09.2015 Best of Bundesländer Teaser Hessen

Germany's 16 states: Hesse

Hesse is "country and western" — the modern Frankfurt skyline and the tales of the Brothers Grimm.  

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Planet Berlin

The global tourist guide for Germany's booming capital  

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Audio on Demand

Musical folly and the pleadings of the faithful

In this edition of Concert Hour, we go singing and dancing in Italy and visit Prague, where church choirs venerate persecuted women of yore with their Gregorian chants.  

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Cuba revisited — Mozart y Mambo, one year on

French horn player Sarah Willis returns to Cuba one year after her musical project "Mozart y Mambo."  

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Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Star architects build healthy buildings, seaweed as a delicacy, and fitness phenomenon calisthenics.  

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Esports in Abidijan: A game changer

Shift vom 10.04.2021

Thousands of people in Africa dream of an esports career. Abidjan is the largest metropolis in Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa. There, young people train hard every afternoon to have a shot at an esports career.  

An underwater park for amateur divers

DW Sendung Check-in - Hotspot, Tauchen, Ibbenbüren

In Ibbenbüren in North Rhine-Westphalia, scuba divers can find an artificial underwater landscape, including sunken temples and huge fish. There are sturgeon, statues and a wrecked ship.  

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