Our subject today is death and classical music. There’s a story, Jay Capperauld tells me, about Anton Bruckner that is frankly rather morbid.

Analysis - Giraffes are among the world's most recognisable animals. With their elongated necks and long legs, their gracious movements and unique coat patterns, they have inspired people's ...

Science dioramas of yesteryear can highlight the biases of the time. Exhibit experts are reimagining, annotating — and sometimes mothballing — the scenes.

Awards have been announced, and the results are breathtaking! This year’s competition saw over 11,000 entries from 61 ...

With dreamlike imagery and bold patterns, contemporary Iranian artists have reinterpreted the Persian miniature tradition.

Awards have been announced, and the results are breathtaking! This year’s competition saw over 11,000 entries from 61 countries, showcasing the incredible talent of photographers capturing the hidden ...

In a south London ­rehear­sal studio, the Oscar-winning ­actress Brie Larson is raging into a microphone ...

The hyperrealistic artistic reconstruction of the female Austrolopithecus afarensis (Lucy), based ... In her current shape, Lucy consists of fossilised dental remains, skull fragments, parts of the ...

Close-up Photographer of the Year is open to all. The annual competition delivers another stunning selection of images from ...