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Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code” is one of the century's most successful thrillers worldwide. But how much truth is behind the claims made in the book - and what is pure fiction?

Haiti gained independence from France in 1804 after a rebellion by the enslaved population. However, the French government forced the young state to make drastic financial reparations to its former colonists.

Gothic architecture emerged in France in the 12th century. This architectural style revolutionized church construction, creating cathedrals that soared skywards. But where did the knowledge and technology for building these monuments come from?

Approximately 58,000 people are currently incarcerated in German prisons. Over half of them reoffend after their release. These statistics raise doubts about the prison system. Is something fundamentally wrong with German prisons?

Haiti gained independence from France in 1804 after a rebellion by the enslaved population. However, the French government forced the young state to make drastic financial reparations to its former colonists.

It was 2015 when Nour Elhouda Al Ahmad Alhammash and her family arrived in eastern Germany. After fleeing Syria, the then nine-year-old was enrolled in the first grade at a school in the village of Golzow, Brandenburg.

Approximately 58,000 people are currently incarcerated in German prisons. Over half of them reoffend after their release. These statistics raise doubts about the prison system. Is something fundamentally wrong with German prisons?

It was 2015 when Nour Elhouda Al Ahmad Alhammash and her family arrived in eastern Germany. After fleeing Syria, the then nine-year-old was enrolled in the first grade at a school in the village of Golzow, Brandenburg.

Haiti gained independence from France in 1804 after a rebellion by the enslaved population. However, the French government forced the young state to make drastic financial reparations to its former colonists.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death — and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

It was 2015 when Nour Elhouda Al Ahmad Alhammash and her family arrived in eastern Germany. After fleeing Syria, the then nine-year-old was enrolled in the first grade at a school in the village of Golzow, Brandenburg.

Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code” is one of the century's most successful thrillers worldwide. But how much truth is behind the claims made in the book - and what is pure fiction?

Is Joseph Haydn's music boring? Not at all, say Paavo Järvi and the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. On their musical journey through Haydn's symphonic works, they discover new and surprising things.

In this episode, presenter Palesa Tembe is at the SA Fashion Week. Plus, the king of rice, Nigerian jollof, handcrafted bicycles from Namibia and the South African DIY queen Amantle Tshweu.

Afghanistan has become one of the world's top cricket nations, bringing hope to a country reeling from decades of crisis. The return of the Taliban means this development can only be celebrated by half the population - but Afghan women in exile are using cricket to resist. We join young players Jamal Stanikzai and Firooza Amiri, and national team player Gulbadin Naib, on a global cricket journey.

Why a German entrepreneur imports coffee beans by sailing ship, what moving from the U.S. to Italy is like, and the curious world of Swedish sweets.

Some passengers aren't just along for the ride - and can have a huge influence on their driver! Plus: the new Kia Sportage gets more than a facelift.

Gothic architecture emerged in France in the 12th century. This architectural style revolutionized church construction, creating cathedrals that soared skywards. But where did the knowledge and technology for building these monuments come from?

Afghanistan has become one of the world's top cricket nations, bringing hope to a country reeling from decades of crisis. The return of the Taliban means this development can only be celebrated by half the population - but Afghan women in exile are using cricket to resist. We join young players Jamal Stanikzai and Firooza Amiri, and national team player Gulbadin Naib, on a global cricket journey.

Even though there has been tremendous progress in the number of women participating in higher education, women and girls make up only a minority in science. They are still often directed away from science subjects growing up, limiting their preparation and opportunities to go into these fields as adults. That needs to change.

Nearly a third of all species face extinction. From biodiversity credits to AI tools like BirdNET to efforts stop the spread of the dangerous Asian tiger mosquito, new solutions aim to protect biodiversity, ecosystems and human health.

In this episode, presenter Palesa Tembe is at the SA Fashion Week. Plus, the king of rice, Nigerian jollof, handcrafted bicycles from Namibia and the South African DIY queen Amantle Tshweu.

Some passengers aren't just along for the ride - and can have a huge influence on their driver! Plus: the new Kia Sportage gets more than a facelift.

Why a German entrepreneur imports coffee beans by sailing ship, what moving from the U.S. to Italy is like, and the curious world of Swedish sweets.

Madagascar struggles to eradicate polio, the failure of the EU's single-use plastic ban, and timeless tradition in a hotel in the Chilean Andes.

It was 2015 when Nour Elhouda Al Ahmad Alhammash and her family arrived in eastern Germany. After fleeing Syria, the then nine-year-old was enrolled in the first grade at a school in the village of Golzow, Brandenburg.

Ancient sand dunes protect Tamil Nadu, urban planners design cities to be a shield against extreme weather. Plus: Building cyclone-resilient, sustainable homes.

Is a lack of concentration a sign of ADHD? Is a spell of feeling down actually depression? In Good Shape looks at mental health and neurodiversity.

Why a German entrepreneur imports coffee beans by sailing ship, what moving from the U.S. to Italy is like, and the curious world of Swedish sweets.

Madagascar struggles to eradicate polio, the failure of the EU's single-use plastic ban, and timeless tradition in a hotel in the Chilean Andes.

It was 2015 when Nour Elhouda Al Ahmad Alhammash and her family arrived in eastern Germany. After fleeing Syria, the then nine-year-old was enrolled in the first grade at a school in the village of Golzow, Brandenburg.

Nearly a third of all species face extinction. From biodiversity credits to AI tools like BirdNET to efforts stop the spread of the dangerous Asian tiger mosquito, new solutions aim to protect biodiversity, ecosystems and human health.

Afghanistan has become one of the world's top cricket nations, bringing hope to a country reeling from decades of crisis. The return of the Taliban means this development can only be celebrated by half the population - but Afghan women in exile are using cricket to resist. We join young players Jamal Stanikzai and Firooza Amiri, and national team player Gulbadin Naib, on a global cricket journey.

A video podcast from Kenya about community climate initiatives. Uganda's Bee Run; how citizen science improves air quality; and a resilient cotton returns to Senegal.

Approximately 58,000 people are currently incarcerated in German prisons. Over half of them reoffend after their release. These statistics raise doubts about the prison system. Is something fundamentally wrong with German prisons?

It was 2015 when Nour Elhouda Al Ahmad Alhammash and her family arrived in eastern Germany. After fleeing Syria, the then nine-year-old was enrolled in the first grade at a school in the village of Golzow, Brandenburg.

Gothic architecture emerged in France in the 12th century. This architectural style revolutionized church construction, creating cathedrals that soared skywards. But where did the knowledge and technology for building these monuments come from?

Afghanistan has become one of the world's top cricket nations, bringing hope to a country reeling from decades of crisis. The return of the Taliban means this development can only be celebrated by half the population - but Afghan women in exile are using cricket to resist. We join young players Jamal Stanikzai and Firooza Amiri, and national team player Gulbadin Naib, on a global cricket journey.

What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death — and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

A video podcast from Kenya about community climate initiatives. Uganda's Bee Run; how citizen science improves air quality; and a resilient cotton returns to Senegal.

Madagascar struggles to eradicate polio, the failure of the EU's single-use plastic ban, and timeless tradition in a hotel in the Chilean Andes.

Approximately 58,000 people are currently incarcerated in German prisons. Over half of them reoffend after their release. These statistics raise doubts about the prison system. Is something fundamentally wrong with German prisons?

This week on the 77 Percent we explore how the pressure body appearances and desire for the” ideal body type” has led to many seeking cosmetic and plastic surgery the world of cosmetic surgery in the African continent.

Gothic architecture emerged in France in the 12th century. This architectural style revolutionized church construction, creating cathedrals that soared skywards. But where did the knowledge and technology for building these monuments come from?