Enthusiasms

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

Best books… Roy Foster The emeritus professor of ...

By 1985, the hot-rod world had evolved into something far less rebellious and challenging than its pre- and post-war roots on the dry lakes of southern California. It had become the preserve of celebr

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In my current project, I don’t quite know what I’m doing, though I’m hoping to strike lucky. As with metal detectorists and those who browse the shelves of charity shops for Ming vases, my hope is alw

Buying great horses isn’t all about six-figure sums and flashy auctions. Luz Wollocombe finds out from top riders about the special purchases that changed their lives