Johann Strauss’ waltzes aren’t only popular in his hometown of Vienna. They are a highlight at balls the world over. But why?

In the classic Hollywood film "Roman Holiday," Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck roamed the Eternal City in typically Italian style, on a scooter. Now tourists can do the same.

The neuropsychologist Erik Scherder has found that music triggers a system of recompenses in the brain, which activates feelings of happiness. He says the enjoyment of music is a good way of keeping mentally agile.

For many people -- young ones in particular -- life without a smartphone is unthinkable. Star photographer Rankin is among those concerned by this development. Discover what he's doing about it.

This approach to street-art is called CelloGraffiti. Russian artist Evgeny Ches sprays his works on cellophane foil in the forest. There, his dinosaurs, bears and other creatures seem to be in their element.

The tradition of cracking the whip goes back hundreds of years in Austria and southern Germany. It is especially popular during harvest.

Hiking used to be considered a little dull. But times have changed. Now, ever more people are interested in exploring the great outdoors. There are even mountain treks for total beginners.

A house shaped like a pyramid can be hard to furnish, with all the slanting walls and dead space. Norwegian artist Birte Lohne shows us around hers, and reveals how she's made the most of it.

For one week, famous people are co-producing the program. They include fashion designer Lavinia Biagiotti, Michelin-starred chef Tim Raue or photographer Rankin.

Berlin's Friedrichstadt Palast worked with the Queen's hat designer on its new production, the "Vivid Grand Show" - an extravaganza with a budget of 12 million euros.