
Alpine Villages
Ostana, a mountain village in the Piedmont Alps, seemed doomed to extinction.

Ostana, a mountain village in the Piedmont Alps, seemed doomed to extinction.

In the western French Alps, three doctors have found a model that combines demanding work and their own life

The tiny mountain village of Soglio lies in the largest sweet chestnut forest in the Alps.

For centuries, the mountain farmers in the Bregenzerwald cultivated three-stage agriculture

On the Austrian-Slovenian border, Slovenian Vida Matk and Austrian Zravko Haderlap are trying to develop ideas

The construction of Mecca's giant clock tower breaks records, overcoming unique engineering challenges.

Crystal-clear water, spectacular salt deserts, ancient burial mounds: Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain.

With oil reserves coming to an end, more and more Emiratis are focusing on their own skills.

In the capital, we see that the sultanate is well on its way into the modern age: Muscat is spotlessly clean.

In episode 3, the journey goes to the almost forgotten region of Eastern Anatolia, which borders Armenia, Iran, Iraq and Syria. Accordingly, different cultures and religions mix here. The landscape is characterized by magnificent mountain ranges and endless steppes. Most people here live very simply, with sheep and goats adapted to the barren conditions and dry climate. The predominantly Kurdish society is still traditionally organized, with clear roles for women and men.

The 2nd episode starts in Central Anatolia, goes through Cappadocia and ends near the Syrian border. Those who set off from Antalya on the coast inland will reach Isparta. In the rose-growing region, author Nadja Frenz is intoxicated by the intense scent of the Damascene rose, in Konya she meets the dancing Dervishes and discovers the fairytale landscape of Cappadocia. The journey ends with homemade liqueurs in Samandağ, where Christians, Jews, Alewites and Sunnis still live in peaceful harmony - just a few kilometers from the Syrian border.

The 1st episode of the ARTE series "Adventure Turkey" shows the Mediterranean region: blossoming orchards, olive groves and "still" untouched nature frame historical treasures. In this environment, tradition and modernity engage in a daily confrontation. Is it better to preserve old craft traditions? Can they be brought into the modern age? Sabine Howe meets women who are swimming free, men who are clinging on - but above all people who are trying anew every day to resolve this question for themselves.

Located in German-speaking West Prussia, Gdansk developed into a modern Polish metropolis after World War II.

A female bear is caught in the trap of a poacher. We accompany Vladimir in his attempt to save the young bear.

The Balkan Mountains stretch from the northwest of Bulgaria to the Black Sea coast.

Fast forward to 2017 and Gigi has made it to Berlin - along with her two pet poodles ‘Nun Nun' and ‘Ted Ted').

Steve is from the small town of Kilkenny in Ireland. He is a passionate and talented young musician,

The city of Moscow is the melting pot of Russia and the home to many equestrian sports.

High in the north of Russia, on the coast of the White Sea is a small village called Kuzomen.

Two different civilizations that will show us the true meaning of team work.