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The end of the Afghanistan I knew

The end of the Afghanistan I knew

Terrifying visions of the Apocalypse revealed the fears of medieval Spain - Gallery I

Terrifying visions of the Apocalypse revealed the fears of medieval Spain - Gallery II

Five of the best UK vineyard stays

With the grape harvest season upon us, Britain’s vineyards are ripe for a visit, offering tours, tastings and even overnight stays. Here are five of our favourites.

Fossil footprints challenge theory of when people first arrived in Americas

Environment and Conservation

The hidden beauty of the plants that feed the world

Environment and Conservation

The hidden beauty of the plants that feed the world

How a pyramid rose from the ashes of a colossal volcanic eruption

Afghans look for new ways to share their culture far from home

Abandoned as a child, this Frenchman became the world's first celebrity chef

Why Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year

On the trail of civil rights in Louisiana

The Louisiana Civil Rights Trail launched earlier this year to commemorate the places and people that blazed a trail for equal rights in the 20th century. Spokesperson LaDana Williams discusses its highlights for visitors.