Mind-boggling historical facts

Q How often does the Tower Bridge in London open? A The bridge operators say that, on average, it opens roughly 800 times a year. Captains of ships which require to pass through the bridge need to giv

With their potent blend of wild looks and mystery, Britain’s ancient sites have an enduring magnetism–and there are far more of them than you might imagine, says Tom Howells

Flight’s glamorous beginnings

“Hands of Saint Dominic” by Albrecht Dürer, 1506; ...

Road and rail, both of which need a little work

Twenty years on, Closer speaks to Sajda Mughal about that fateful day