Find out more about the props, practical effects and artistry behind some of cinema’s most imaginative worlds.

Often mistaken for obesity, lipedema primarily affects women. Researchers are working to understand its biology—and develop ...

In the 19th and 20th centuries, this fishing village transformed into a city of more than three million inhabitants. But capitalist speculation, drug trafficking, and bloody political struggles ...

With a name that means ‘sunlight’, the town of Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, is intimately bound to the ...

Once among the world’s most valuable commodities, spices transformed the Indian Ocean, enriching empires while weaving ...

One of the world’s great open-air museums, Luxor’s West Bank is also a living, breathing neighbourhood best explored by ...

In our latest Ask an Expert Anything, wildlife cinematographer Sophie Darlington answered subscriber questions on how she broke into the industry, her creative tips for filming on a safari, and the ...

In Peru’s Amazon, Indigenous women are opening their communities to visitors and sharing traditions shaped by centuries of ...

The once-in-a-lifetime discovery of unlooted graves containing ancient weapons, jewelry, and 38 skeletons provides insight ...

“I took a hundred pictures of it,” remembers Nogales-Ascarrunz. “I was so fascinated.” ...

From vibrant downtowns and world-class art to urban green spaces and outdoor exploration, Michigan's cities offer endless ...

Scholars have been divided for years over whether a ring inscribed with the word “Pilato” belonged to Pontius Pilate. A new ...