The Taste

The ancient city of Taxila (known in Sanskrit as Takshashila, or "City of Cut Stone"), located in modern-day Pakistan, is a testament to the dynamic interplay of civilizations over more than a millennium. Situated at the pivotal junction of...

Castor oil, a pale yellow liquid pressed from the seeds of the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis), is experiencing a massive resurgence, transforming from a historical purgative and industrial lubricant into today’s most talked-about wellness tonic. Its history spans...

Along the sun-drenched coast of Italy, situated between Rome and Naples, lies the town of Sperlonga, home to one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Here, in the ruins of a sprawling seaside villa once...

Standing sentinel on the vast, windswept canvas of Salisbury Plain, Stonehenge is arguably the world’s most enduring prehistoric enigma. More than just a collection of colossal stones, this Neolithic and Bronze Age monument represents a monumental feat of engineering,...

The oceanic spectacle of a bait ball is a raw display of nature's power, but it is not a random event. It is an act of cooperative genius, meticulously engineered by one of the ocean's most intelligent predators: the...

Photographing fireworks can be an immensely challenging yet deeply rewarding endeavor. The dazzling pyrotechnics, which momentarily light up the night sky in a burst of color and light, can easily fool even the most advanced cameras. While it requires...

For photographer Jasper Doest, the lens is a tool not just for capturing images, but for forging a connection to the natural world. Raised by parents who instilled in him a profound love and respect for nature, Doest found...

Landscapes, whether natural or urban, are often overlooked by the hurried modern traveler. They do not demand our attention with the same urgency as a traffic light or a crowded billboard. But if we were to pause and see...

In the world of wildlife photography, the perfect shot is often a fleeting, unpredictable gift. It is a product of immense patience, strategic planning, and, sometimes, pure luck. This was the case for contributing photographer Ben Pipe during a...

In the heart of Bath, a city immortalized by Jane Austen, the cherished British tradition of afternoon tea feels less like a formality and more like a natural homecoming. It is a ritual that originated with the grumbling stomach...