The Uzbek Culture and Food Festival, held last weekend near Tower Bridge, was the grand finale of a multi-week programme — and it ended in true Eastern style: with dancing, live music, and the aroma of pilaf in the air.…

On this hot June day, one of London’s central locations transformed into a true oasis of Central Asia: the third annual Uzbek Culture and Food Festival brought together thousands of guests eager to experience the art, music, crafts, and, of…

British architecture is often described as prim, classical, even grandiose. But it can also be completely bonkers — and utterly magical. Behind Victorian façades and neatly trimmed cottages hide homes that are more like art installations than buildings. We’ve gathered…

Britain never fails to surprise: medieval pubs haunted by ghosts, foxes strolling calmly through Tube platforms — and of course, the architecture. Especially the bridges! These aren’t just crossings over water; they’re architectural curiosities, technical marvels, and aesthetic oddities on…

We’ve already explored how, in centuries past, British children were “disciplined” — often with a brutality rivalling that of the Inquisition. Today, it’s the animals’ turn. The British are famously fond of animals — and it’s more than just a…

It’s hard to imagine today that children — those endlessly curious little beings with a toy in one hand and chocolate in the other — were once regarded as sources of sin and potential threats to social order. Yet that…

Throughout history, there have always been professions teetering on the edge of reality and absurdity — roles few have heard of, but without which the world might well have descended into chaos. Today, we’ll take you on a journey through…

The British are famous for their love of tea, queues, and quirky humour. But dig a little into the past, and beneath the Victorian frills and strict protocols lies a far less cosy reality. We like to imagine history as…