Fort knox -bullion depository

The USA’s standing army maintains traditions and remains prepared for the defence of the country in the 21st century

The USA’s recent interest in ‘acquiring’ the Danish territory is rooted in a long and complex history of security and military interests

THE WAY WE WERE

Ancient India gave the world its number system, anticipated Galileo’s heliocentric theory by a millennium and spread its culture from Egypt to Siberia–only to be almost entirely forgotten. It’s past time to restore it to its rightful place in history

Kings, cobbles, secrets, superstition and literary fire power–Winchester has had it all in spades for centuries and is as desirable now as it ever was, says Jason Goodwin

Paris in springtime was the perfect setting for one of this year’s highest-grossing French auctions. The location was Hôtel Drouot in Quartier de l’Opéra, a hub of salerooms which are at the heart of