Fiammetta Rocco goes in search of one of the world’s first wearable instruments

Is one of Britain’s grandest stately homes an appropriate setting for the artworks of an avant-garde maverick?

This month the National Gallery in London bought a painting by a 17th-century artist. We explain why it’s such a big deal

What to read to get to know the city, whether you’re travelling for work, a holiday or from the comfort of your armchair