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The renegade artists of a lawless desert town

Deep in California’s Sonoran Desert you'll find East Jesus, often described as 'the last free place in America'. Here an off-grid community of artists have created an experimental art installation from the items society discards.

Video by Moon Mandel

9 November 2023
Art & Design

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Inside Michelangelo's 'secret hiding room'

A look inside Michelangelo's 'secret room'

2 Nov 2024
Art & Design
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Striking images capturing the 'dark underbelly of America'

16 Oct 2024
Art & Design
Shahmaran: The mythic symbol inspiring Turkish artists

Shahmaran: The mythical symbol inspiring Turkish artists

12 Jul 2024
Art & Design
The Lebanese artist championing vegan silk

The Lebanese artist championing vegan silk

20 Dec 2023
Art & Design
What do we mean by 'Islamic art'?

What do we mean when we talk about 'Islamic art'?

19 Dec 2023
Art & Design
The Doha Hind: The charming 10th-Century garden ornament

The Doha Hind: The charming 10th-Century garden ornament

19 Dec 2023
Art & Design
Blue Quran: A rare 1,000-year-old masterpiece

Blue Quran: A rare 1,000-year-old masterpiece

19 Dec 2023
Art & Design
Swimmers

Otherworldly photos of an Arctic city

9 Nov 2023
Art & Design
Bamboo House - Sharma Springs - Bali 2

The beautiful homes made from bamboo

9 Nov 2023
Art & Design
60 years of African American life in pictures

60 years of African American life in pictures

9 Nov 2023
Art & Design
The dark history of Comuna 13

The dark history of Comuna 13

30 Nov 2022
Art & Design

Hungry cub makes bold move to beat the pack

Hungry cub makes bold move to beat the pack

Miss too many opportunities and these young Arctic foxes could become too weak to survive.

20 hrs ago
Natural wonders
Mexico's hidden 'bat volcano'

Mexico's hidden 'bat volcano'

Our reporter gets emotional visiting a hidden sinkhole in the Yucatan Peninsula, home to three million bats.

2 days ago
The Travel Show
How do you make alcohol-free beer?

The science behind brewing tastier non-alcoholic beer

UK brewery Wiper and True shows the BBC's Tech Now team a pioneering technique to craft alcohol-free beer.

5 days ago
Tech Now
An ancient Mexican temple built to honour a serpent God

The ancient Mexican temple built to honour a serpent God

The Travel Show takes in the magical Mayan ruins of the Temple of Kukulcan in Mexico.

6 days ago
The Travel Show
Markets muted amid Middle East conflict

Markets muted amid Middle East conflict - 18 Jun 2025

Global investment expert says markets are in a 'wait and see mode' amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

7 days ago
Opening Bell
Even giant dinosaurs have a soft spot

Even giant dinosaurs have a soft spot

Disturbing the sleep of a Spinosaurus is a dangerous move, unless you're his family.

7 days ago
Natural wonders
Expert: US economy is resilient

Expert says there is resilience in US economy - 17 Jun 2025

Despite economic concerns, the market should remain buoyant.

8 days ago
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Watch a baby elephant learn how to walk

Baby elephant takes a muddy tumble

Watch a funny fall turn serious as mum Cyclone steps in to protect her calf from a clumsy big brother.

8 days ago
Natural wonders
US opens higher as crude prices ease

US shares open higher as crude prices ease - 16 Jun 2025

Expert says the Israel-Iran conflict is unlikely to cause big disruptions to the oil market.

16 Jun 2025
Opening Bell
The European city ranking surprisingly high in sex positivity

The most surprising sex positive city in Europe

Forget Berlin and Paris. This German city quietly champions free love in a way you wouldn't expect.

16 Jun 2025
The SpeciaList
Oil prices soar after Israel’s strike

Oil prices soar after Israel strikes on Iran - 13 Jun 2025

Energy expert talks about the market's reactions to the attack.

13 Jun 2025
Opening Bell
How to ‘talk to the dead’

How 'griefbots' allow people to 'talk to the dead'

Tech Now explores the growing trend of 'griefbots' or 'deadbots' that allow people to 'talk to the dead'.

13 Jun 2025
Tech Now
Six food swaps for a healthier life

Simple tips for cutting back on ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere and their convenience is hard to beat. Is it possible to avoid them?

12 Jun 2025
Health Decoded
Latest inflation figures “good news” for markets

New inflation figures 'good news' for markets - 11 Jun 2025

David Laut, CIO at Abound Financial, says investors should take comfort in the latest CPI inflation figure. 

11 Jun 2025
Opening Bell
Listen to the Sun like never before

Listen to the Sun like never before

A Nasa exhibit lets you hear the Sun's raw power, turning solar data into an unforgettable soundscape.

11 Jun 2025
Space
Clever baby otter uses rock to open mussel

Clever baby otter uses rock to open mussel

They are one of the few animals to master tool use and this clever pup needs to learn to be less dependent.

10 Jun 2025
Natural wonders
Market pressure as US-China resume trade talks - 9 Jun 2025

Pressure on as US-China resume trade talks - 9 Jun 2025

Markets react well as negotiators from Washington and Beijing meet in London to find a way forward.

9 Jun 2025
Opening Bell
A new golden era for opera begins at the Met

A new golden era for opera begins at the Met

Discover how New York's Metropolitan Opera is on a mission to redefine the art form for a new generation.

9 Jun 2025
Arts in Motion
Markets up on positive job numbers

Markets up on positive job numbers - 6 June 2025

Expert says the data shows solid growth in the labour market, particularly in the private sector.

6 Jun 2025
Opening Bell
Inside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

Inside one of the world's most advanced supercomputers

BBC Tech Now explores how the latest generation of high-performance computing stays cool. 

6 Jun 2025
Tech Now

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