Stories
- In pictures
Chinese pillow history
What is the ideal pillow? In Chinese culture, the ideal shifted over time, and views on a good sleep also reveal attitudes about studying, love, food and drink.
- In pictures
Chinese fashion and the history of the cloud collar
Discover the accessory that has captivated people for centuries, from seventh-century buddhas to 21st-century fashion subcultures.
- In pictures
The year of the dog
The relationship between dogs and humans goes back a long way. These pictures from our archives show some of the highs and lows.
- Article
What Black women do when the NHS fails them
Sabrina-Maria Anderson explores misogynoir – hatred of Black women – within the NHS, and how women like her are consequently turning to other sources of medical support.