The Byzantine Empire was one of the first societies to offer its citizens some form of what we now call universal healthcare.

In our modern world, moving at such an ultra-fast pace, it can feel like our cities are getting stripped of their history and ...

STRIKING pink arches inspired by the holy month of Ramadan will glow in Bradford city centre ahead of a special festival.

Whilst no longer the place for serious conversation, hammams still play an integral part in Turkish culture, with visits to a ...

Paris never ceases to surprise us with its unusual locations and atypical transformations. This time, it's the turn of Sainte ...

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is home to several landmark buildings that reflect its colonial past. The British East ...

The enduringly popular colour has been splashed across churches, mosques, shop fronts and even homes while some cities, like ...

The fight to save our trees is surprisingly difficult in our supposedly progressive city, writes a Lake City resident.

Just as historical buildings accumulate layers of plaster over time, one's identity is shaped by overlapping experiences—some ...

Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, is both historic and avant-garde, and an ideal destination for a short city break ...