Thomas Mann's Joseph novels are more than just a retelling of the Bible: they are a literary alternative to National Socialism - and a reflection of his exile.

Thomas Mann’s novel “The Magic Mountain” has the reputation of being a book for “true intellectuals”. It need not be quite so daunting, however: we have some tips for the less scholarly inclined and for Thomas Mann novices determined to give this literary classic a chance.

Cultural producer and climate activist, Marcele Oliveira was selected to be the Youth Climate Champion at COP 30, which will take place in Brazil in 2025. In an interview, she speaks about the importance of that role, lists the challenges ahead, and highlights the need to consider the demands of peripheral youth populations – piercing the bubble to favor changes for the global collective good.

The reviewing of Brazilian collections in German museums is an opportunity to debate scientific racism, which largely structured the knowledge and the imaginary of the West regarding the forests and its peoples.