In the geopolitical tug-of-war between Mainland China and the smaller landmasses around it, Taiwan stands out like no other.

India's cultural capital, Kolkata, combines colonial architecture with contemporary style. The region is in addition to crazy ...

Surnames can reveal much about your family history, but they can also be a minefield of misinformation. By Paul Blake. Twenty members of the public describe what spurred them on to discover more ...