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Taking as many guises as his names, the Prince of Lies turned at times into a man-devouring ogre, a mutant medley of claws, horns and wings, or the brooding rebel that lit the imagination of Romantic painters, as Carla Passino discovers

Hundreds could once be found across the peninsula, but now only a few remain

How some of the world’s grandest church buildings were built

Works by certain artists often become symbolic of a particular era. This is an angle which has proved very popular with visitors to London’s National Gallery in recent years and, this month, welcomes

EXPLORING THE MOST REMOTE REACHES OF SOUTH AMERICA REVEALS LOST BRITISH HISTORIES AND CONNECTS COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE ATLANTIC

Milestone anniversaries, a total eclipse, new hiking trails and major cultural projects are just some of the reasons to travel next year. National Geographic’s global community of explorers, photographers and editors have handpicked this year’s list of 25 destinations to inspire your next adventure — covering everything from sports travel to seminal road trips