Samurai rose to be global emblems of honour and courage, but their story doesn’t always match the myths they told about themselves, as a British Museum exhibition shows

From Tudor roses to thistles inspired by Mary, Queen of Scots, Duncan Tattersall’s hand-printed textiles draw on heritage and legend

A Queer Inheritance: Alternative Histories in the National ...

ENGINEERING THE END OF MEDIEVAL WARFARE

Tapping into a luxurious and lustrous look, stylist and interior expert Sara Bird reveals how to use this polished palette to add a gorgeous glow to a country home

With 36 years in hunt service behind him, Robert McCarthy is one of the country’s most senior and most respected huntsmen. He talks to Tessa Waugh about Crufts, the current situation and life in Northumberland