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From DW Documentary. If you’re a woman, chances are you have dealt with some form of sexual harassment: Studies show most woman have at some point in their lives. Public Sexual Harassment (PSH) is a form of gender-based violence. Any young person, including young men and boys, can experience it, but current research suggests that…
From DW Documentary. More donor organs are needed, but too few are available. Could the future of transplant medicine be found in the laboratory? Doctors and scientists around the world are researching ways to produce organs artificially. The shortage of donor organs is one of the most pressing problems in medicine. Waiting lists are long,…
From DW Documentary. Palantir is considered one of the most opaque companies in the field of big data. The group’s software is used by government agencies and intelligence services worldwide. This film takes a look behind the scenes — at the tech company, and its CEO, Alex Karp. Alongside Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Sam…
From DW Documentary. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also known as MBS, is the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia. For almost a decade, he has been radically transforming the country — at a breathtaking pace. Where is the modernizer and despot steering the kingdom? Saudi Arabia is the world’s leading exporter of crude oil.…
From DW Documentary. The Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru has been uninhabited for centuries, yet it remains remarkably well preserved. The Spanish conquered Peru in the 16th century, but Machu Picchu was never found by them and was only introduced to the outside world in the early 20th century. Today, it attracts around…
From DW Documentary. What we eat affects our weight, our health and our lifespan. Traditional Mediterranean cuisine is considered particularly healthy, and is even said to prevent heart disease, cancer, and the aging process of the brain. It has long been known that our diet has a decisive influence on our health. Mediterranean cuisine is…
From DW Documentary. High in the Himalayas lies the former Kingdom of Mustang. This remote region is home to centuries‑old monasteries and temples — the bedrock of a unique Tibetan culture on Nepalese soil. But the harsh climate has taken a heavy toll on these sacred sites and the unique culture they sustain. Only the…
From DW Documentary. The documentary delves into ultra-orthodox Jewish society, as men and women talk about their wedding nights. Near strangers suddenly have to share physical intimacy — without knowing what it is, or how it is supposed to work. The director, herself an ultra-orthodox Jewish woman, masterfully combines frank interviews with archival material and…
From DW Documentary. The final service is over, and the doors close behind the faithful. More and more Catholic and Protestant churches are being abandoned in Germany. Church buildings are being closed, demolished, or converted for secular use. It’s a reflection of developments within the churches, one that predates the abuse scandals. There is a…