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At first sight, there is little clue to the secrets that lie beneath the Château de Brézé in France. But ...

Since 2012, Nobel prize writer Svetlana Alexievich has interviewed hundreds of people in Russia for her upcoming book about love. ...

The humble toilet roll is a relatively recent invention. Throughout history, countless other methods of cleaning have been used. Studies ...

If anyone has ever 'stolen your thunder', you might be consoled by the surprisingly literal story behind the phrase's origin. ...

From movies to literature, the idea that we only use a small fraction of our brain is everywhere in pop-culture. ...

An emerging economic model aims to shift our focus from constant growth to balance and wellbeing. Could 'Doughnut economics' create ...

For centuries, Christopher Columbus has been celebrated as the brave explorer who 'found' the New World. But, his treatment of ...

When faced with cake, tea and a fine selection of pastries, you may ask yourself, 'how do I make the ...

Does fake laughter promote health, wellbeing and happiness? That's what Sandro Lobo, a Brazilian Laughter Yoga instructor, believes. He uses ...

Government spending is increasing at an unprecedented rate to deal with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Many people worry ...