In the mid-19th century, Queen Malika Kishwar of Awadh undertook a daring journey to London to plead against British ...

In 1842, he was knighted by Queen Victoria and in 1857 given a hereditary baronetcy; in both cases he was the first Indian ...

Lipstick has always been more than just makeup it reflects beauty trends, power, and even protest. From ancient formulas to ...

The historic Waldorf Astoria New York has reopened after an 8-year renovation that has seen it restored to its former glory.

In George Town’s historic core, one of Penang’s oldest roads is about to get a major facelift, not just for heritage, but for ...

While many are uninhabited, those British islands that are habitable, offer a truly diverse range of experiences, from ...

Imagine a place where the air is a tapestry of floral notes, vanilla and lavender, as history and fragrance intertwine.

Mamdanis belong to the Khoja community, who were categorized by the British in the early 19th century as “Hindoo Mussalman” ...

Almost since its founding, Lexington has been home to some ​unique foods and restaurants, from an award-winning mustard to ...

Today, mortars are used infrequently in the home, maybe by the chemist or a working laboratory. The range for collectors is ...

Known as subtleties, ornate and lavishly decorated sugar sculptures wowed and tantalised guests at medieval, Tudor, and ...

As burlesque queen Dita Von Teese puts on a new London show, the art form, which blends glamour, striptease and humour, is having a moment again – but the debate around it continues.