From lowly beginnings as an illegitimate child sold into her profession, via many love affairs and much heartache, the geisha Teruha rose to be head priest of a temple. Keep reading >>
As these photos show, with their large, yellow eyes, long, spindly legs, and underground burrows, Burrowing Owls are an unusual species indeed. Keep reading >>
The Penan tribe of Sarawak, Borneo have been losing their rainforest to loggers and plantations for decades. The Penan Peace Park project offers them new hope. Keep reading >>
Previously abandoned and left to rust, steamer the TSS Duke of Lancaster has been given a new life in a project aimed at making her the largest outdoor gallery in Europe. Keep reading >>
From bizarre stamp forgeries and audacious jailbreaks, to soberingly creative public health ads, this selection of links brings together some fascinating nuggets. Keep reading >>
In the River of Light art installation, ethereal spheres of light float down rivers, highlighting our need to preserve vital water supplies. Keep reading >>
In this ancient desert oasis city on the Silk Road, traditional mud brick buildings are rapidly disappearing in the name of modernization. Keep reading >>
Discover the truth about this seemingly innocuous kitchen ingredient. Flour isn't just about baking cakes; it packs serious explosive power and can wreak havoc in mills. Keep reading >>
