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This manga artist vividly remembers the monthly “gift,” which turned a whole generation into avid manga readers

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The man in uniform on horseback, in this bronze statue on a large, flowing granite base, is Field Marshal Douglas Haig.

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How Japanese Minimalism Differs From That of the West Traditional culture, natural disasters and economic conditions have all had an impact on us Many of you may associate Japan with minimalism. Zen …

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Europe's largest street carnival takes place on 29, 30 and 31 August, with millions expected to attend.

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On following breadcrumbs, missing the signs, and finding something else altogether.

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From inside the industry: how the decision actually gets made, and why the creator barely gets a vote.

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Born on this day 127 years ago, Alfred Hitchcock was a Londoner who kept returning to the city as a location for many of his thrillers. We went in search of the exact spots where he placed his cameras...

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