In the 11th-Century masterpiece's tale of a contested throne, virility is equated to power – and the largest and proudest appendage. It tells a story that feels familiar today.
Water scarcity and climate change is driving communities to restore traditional water structures built centuries ago, bringing them back into use in the 21st Century.
Imaginative architects have long used colour to elevate their work. From a dazzling ancient temple to a vibrant library, here are eight buildings where colour is integral.
At north London's Trent Park during World War Two, high-ranking Nazi POWs relaxed and chatted in the elegant upstairs rooms – while downstairs, "secret listeners" were eavesdropping.
In this region, summer is all about retreating to a countryside timber dwelling. Here are some of the best, from a mid-Century home to a modern cabin overlooking the ocean.
From an ingenious home with guest annexe attached, to a micro house in Tokyo that opens like a shell, and a home for both cats and humans – here are 10 innovative Japanese dwellings.
Tracey Emin, one of Britain's most uncompromising artists, reflects on survival and a renewed urgency to create.
Find out how the ornate ceramics known as Iznik tiles hold the key to a forgotten golden age of Turkish art.
The BBC gets access to Michelangelo's 'secret hiding room' under the Medici Chapel in Florence.
Why legendary crime photographer Weegee offers a crucial lens to understanding the American psyche.
The 'Shahmaran', half-woman and half-snake, is a mythical figure popular in the folklore of Turkey.
Art critic Alastair Sooke learns about a decorative 10th-Century treasure at Doha's Museum of Islamic Art.
The case against Gao Zhen, who was prosecuted under a law banning "slander of heroes", has been seen as an assault on artistic freedom.
The Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art opens in September after the closure of the Glass Centre.
The trail in Salisbury celebrates the history of the area and highlights local wildlife.
The Light, formerly the Durham Light Infantry Museum, opens its first art exhibition.
Gloucester's response to the war plays a huge role in the painting, artist Russell Haines says.
Award-winning artist Gary North embarks on a mission to paint every pub in Liverpool.
The statue in Crowlas, near Penzance, has been at the spot for 10 years.
Dundee-based conservators carried out work on the artwork, which was inspired by the Massacre of Glencoe.
An Essex-based theatre company is staging a play about the Suffolk artist's famous painting.
Miriam Pritchard describes the "big enjoyment" of creating art when she is off the pitch.
The 18ft drawing of Lincoln's Bailgate attracts "unheard of" visitor numbers to city museum.
A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.
Artist Paul Blakemore has spent six months documenting the Hempsted Meadow car boot sale.
Artists are sharing new work in Margate as a studio marks a decade supporting disabled people.
The Artist's Garden on the roof of Temple Station is told to move out for a repair assessment.
