Beneath the serene surface of Kyoto’s temples and shrines lies a deeper story of intentional city planning rooted in ancient philosophies. Designed in the Heian period, the city’s grid layout wasn’t ...

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A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.

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Olympic champion Stephen Nedoroscik reflected on a major milestone in his career. The American gymnast celebrated the first ...

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But beyond the everyday mentions of France or Japan lies a world filled with lesser-known gems that often don’t make it to our mental maps. Think about it—New ... is famous for its ancient history, ...

Members of the AU books team bring you the pick of their most anticipated reads coming out between July and September 2025.

1916: First day of the Battle of the Somme: the British Army suffers its worst day, losing 19,240 men. 1920: French tennis superstar Suzanne Lenglen beats Dorothea Chambers 6-3, 6-0 to win the ...

A tiny grain from asteroid Ryugu has revealed djerfisherite, a mineral that normally forms in scorching, oxygen-poor settings ...