Florence’s Medici Chapel, a triumph of art over politics
Despite creating the Renaissance masterpiece during a time of upheaval and uprising, Michelangelo managed to complete the sombre mausoleum, unharmed by Medici vengeance.
Despite creating the Renaissance masterpiece during a time of upheaval and uprising, Michelangelo managed to complete the sombre mausoleum, unharmed by Medici vengeance.
Botswana’s arid savannahs and fertile flood plains are alive with an amazing diversity of wildlife, but even the most well-known game-viewing areas rarely feel crowded.
Since the hurricane demolished miles of the New Jersey coastline, much has changed at the beaches made famous by waterfront casinos, towering roller coasters and reality TV series.
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Breathtaking travel photos from the past seven days – capturing France’s under-explored Château de Chantilly, the surfing capital of Germany and Africa’s land of delta and desert.
Although Burma’s little-known cuisine is influenced by its neighbours – especially India, Thailand and China – the end result is decidedly its own.
In the country’s north, the driest desert in the world is home to volcanoes, sand dunes, geysers and an amazing amount of geothermic activity.
Go in search of the rare Cuban crocodile
Splendorous green from Montreal to Mexico
Unconventional adventures from Canada to India
Five places to test the waters in Sin City
Stunning travel photos from the past seven days
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Watch indie films in intriguing city venues
Tools that help you see the world with new eyes
Spot the prop at the National Theatre’s new cafe
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