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.
As the 2026 World Cup draws to a close, the BBC rounds up some of the most stunning photos captured from the tournament – and reveals their similarities to classic works of art.
The Group of Seven helped create a distinct, modern Canadian identity in the 1920s. What is their legacy – and how does their work relate to a 1970s group of Indigenous artists?
How a gory depiction of the 1770 Boston Massacre by Paul Revere ignited fury against British rule, becoming arguably the most effective example of propaganda in US history.
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.
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.
FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.
Cornwall is named the honoured nation at the Interceltic Festival in France.
Art from more than 140 artists across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire are on display.
The home, dating from the 15th Century, has its roof restored, art preserved and gardens updated.
Artist Harriet Riddell is stitching Brighton Pavilion with a machine powered by a bicycle.
