where the figure of a Scottish dragoon accompanies a sign jutting out from above: 'Sandy's'. Your friend beckons you into a wood panelled room, the oak itself slathered with paintings, cartoons ...

The black pinstripe suit—a sartorial legend steeped in a history of intrigue and sophistication. Today, the pinstripe remains a staple in classic menswear collections, versatile and adaptable, yet ...

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India's first richest person grew up in a brothel and spent her childhood with tawaifs, where she learnt singing and dancing.

Kate Winslet commanded attention in a stunning red jumpsuit as she attended the 20th Zurich Film Festival at Corso in ...

We round up the ghost-infested paranormal hotspots to explore this spooky season, from eerie castles to village pubs with ...

Beyond its historical and agricultural prominence, Clarendon has produced notable individuals who have made remarkable ...

Deep in the stacks of a museum library, gemologist Anna Rasche stumbled upon medieval manuscripts and an idea for a novel!

One suspects that’s the kind of art that really floats Depp’s boat, although it’s cheering to see the film giving work to British cabaret beat-combo the Tiger Lillies, who provide a ...

Washington Irving was born in New York City in 1783, just 18 months after his namesake George Washington led America to independence with victory over the British at Yorktown.

When British ... figure in its wake. Millions of people saw it, including celebrities like Andy Warhol and Elizabeth Taylor. In addition to being an iconic piece of Ancient Egyptian art ...

Many of the most successful were helmed by Gwen Lally, the ‘world’s pageant master,’ whose unorthodox gender presentation and meticulous work set her head and shoulders above the rest. In the summer ...