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Actress Anna Paquin hasn’t entirely shut the door on the popular fantasy vampire TV series ‘True Blood’, which ended after seven successful seasons in 2014. The ‘Flack’ actress told Access ...

Building forts are a tremendously fun activity for everyone in the family… unless you have crawling babies or toddlers in the house. If that applies to your family, then it’...

Part of the pleasure of having people over for dinner, are the little decorative touches of a well-set table. And nothing delivers a wow-factor better than a beautifully-folded napkin by ...

Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...

Slow braised beef and cheese dumplings… this stew is the ideal winter comfort food. Ingredients: For the stew: 2 tbsp olive oil 750g beef flank or bavette 2 tbsp plain flour 1 onion, ...

In this video, bespoke furniture and interior designer Tim Gosling takes us around his elegant London townhouse, explaining the reason he selected key decorative items. The resulting décor is ...

Around the world, two billion people eat insects regularly. In the US and Europe? Not so much. But today, some entrepreneurs think it’s time that changed. This video takes ...

In this video, yogi and mystic Sadhguru leads a Chit Shakti meditation, to allow access to the possibility that every human being carries within themselves: that of crafting their destiny ...

In this video, the A. G. Leventis Gallery showcases six child figurines from its ‘Paris Collection’ of rare Chinese and delicate Meissen and Sevres porcelain wares. A testament to the ...

France’s famed City of Light has both inspired and produced authors and poets whose works are noted as literary milestones across eras and genres. In this video, we take ...

There are politicians in Libya who are able to communicate with the West on an equal footing Experts believe Ahmed Maiteeq stands out among them The beginning of the year ...

Always exercise responsibly and safely. Ideally under the guidance of a trained fitness and/or medical professional, who can match the exercise or sports regimen to your present level of ...

By Dick Richards ‘Oy,’ he shouted up the stairs. ‘Sounds as though Caesar Augustus has got his knickers in a twist again. He’s had another of his bloody brainstorms, ...

This video traces the origins, rise and enduring appeal of vintage champagne Dom Pérignon, a darling of wine critics and glitterati alike. From its unique label to the distinctive ...

Shibori is a Japanese manual resist dyeing technique, which produces a number of different patterns on fabric. It relies on binding, stitching, folding, twisting and compressing cloth for its effects. ...

This video teaches little kids about the uses and art of stencilling, and then goes on to teach them how to make their own stencilling project. Supplies needed: an assortment ...

Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez is set to perform at President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration later today, but she is, apparently, battling with the jitters about it. During a virtual appearance on ‘...

Old Nicosia is the subject of this bluesy urban postcard by travel group Idyllic Cyprus, who continue to capture the island’s memorable sites, even as lockdown keeps most people ...

Medellín, Colombia has undergone an impressive transformation over recent years. Once better-known for drug cartels and violence, today it is emerging as a champion of urbanism. In fact, in 2016, ...

Which animal would you think has the bigger claws… an eagle or a grizzly bear? While we may think of lions and other massive predators as having the largest claws, ...

What is it that makes Vienna one of the world’s capitals of music? As you will learn by watching this video, the reasons are many! From its craftspeople creating ...

By Prudence Wade If you’re the kind of person who practises self-care through skincare, there are plenty of buzzy new ingredients to get excited about. Whether you’re looking ...

By Luke Rix-Standing You don’t have to spend long on social media to see that New Year’s resolutions appear to be taking 2021 off. Around this time, Facebook and ...

Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...