Kalaripayattu, also known simply as Kalari, is an Indian martial art that originated in modern-day Kerala, a state on the southwestern coast of India.

Jessie J opened the BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2025 launch show on September 20, 2025, with a performance of her song "Living My Best Life".

Relive the magic of Radio 2 in the Park 2025 with standout performances from top artists. A celebration of music, talent, and unforgettable live moments.

Think empathy means talking about your own experiences? Think again. Evy Poumpouras breaks down how true empathy is about them, not you, and why listening is your most powerful tool.

Ever wondered when the alphabet was invented?

Step into a glittering world of waltzes, romance and high-kicking operetta as the BBC Concert Orchestra marks 200 years since the birth of Johann Strauss II. With favourites like the Blue Danube and the Laughing Song, plus gems from Lehár, Kalman and Korn...

The Genius of Mozart (2004 BBC mini-series) explores the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart through dramatic reenactments and expert commentary, revealing the brilliance and turmoil behind the legendary composer’s genius.

Antoni Gaudí is one of the world’s most renowned architects - and his most famous project, La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, is still under construction 140 years after work first began.

Laugh out loud with the funniest, most outrageous moments from Mrs Brown’s Boys. From witty one-liners to live bloopers, these best bits are pure comedy gold.

Olimpia Maidalchini was one of the most powerful women in 17th-century Rome. Her portrait, by Spanish painter Diego Velázquez has been missing since 1724 - until now.

Lesley Judd interviews Otto Frank - the father of Anne Frank - who has made a special visit to Britain to show Blue Peter viewers his daughter's original diaries. Valerie Singleton, meanwhile, reports from Anne Frank's house in Amsterdam on the story behi...

"The Barry Humphries Show" (1976), Episode 1 is where the magic first unfolded in a dazzling swirl of satire, sequins, and suburban superiority. This BBC series debuted with the brilliant and biting Barry Humphries at the helm, bringing his iconic alter e...

For generations, people around Britain have passed down stories of mythical black dogs that haunt their communities. Steeped in history, religion and superstition – sightings of the dog can be a sign that something dangerous is going to happen. In our mod...

A digital scan of the Titanic has revealed new insight into the doomed liner's final hours, including how engineers kept the lights on until the last moment.

In 1995, a machine called Hubble peered into a small patch of empty sky for ten days straight. For the scientists on Earth, it was a huge, expensive gamble. What emerged from Hubble's patient gaze was a glittering array of 3,000 galaxies and billions of y...