Italian region busy restoring art pieces after quakes

The place looked much like an ordinary hangar, or a warehouse, lost among many others in a suburban area.

Inside the human mind

Lots of green apples dot the stage as a dancer with red lipstick, smoky eyes and a black high-collar fluffy dress walks slowly.

New Peter Pan show promises to immerse Beijing in different light

Randy Weiner calls himself a "conventional kid". He graduated from Harvard University, married his high-school sweetheart and is the father of two children.

Routes of discovery

The 10 most recommended themed tourism routes in China have recently been selected by netizens and tourism experts. They were chosen out of 30 candidates that cover most of the country's tourism treasures.

Explore Hamburg's various riches - from chocolate to trade

For centuries, the port city of Hamburg was a powerhouse in maritime trade. These days, Germany's second-largest city is still the country's main entry point for exotic goods. But it is also a magnet for foodies, fans of the arts and folks who prefer to wander rather than power walk their way around a new destination.

Leather brings out his creative instincts

Flowers, ocean waves, animals, totems: sitting in his northeast Beijing studio, Cai Honghao hammers on a piece of cow leather, bringing to life a new design.

'I'm not normal' - the quirky genius that is Alton Brown

Alton Brown thinks about food differently than you do. You don't get obsessive with hummus. He does. You don't research the long, weird history of nutmeg or put sumac in everything. He does.

In the lap of luxury

Italian culture in a mere 15 minutes. That is what was on offer at the Salone del Mobile Milano's Shanghai edition from Nov 19 to 21, through Panorama, a 360-degree video presentation, covering almost all aspects of "made in Italy", including fashion, design, food and beverages, hospitality and automobiles.

Ignored London landmark undergoes huge makeover

From Walkmans and iPhones to classic cars and robotic arms, London's newly opened Design Museum will offer a journey through the world of contemporary design.

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Reliving the memories

An album of 261 images by 142 photographers taken along the route of the Long March to mark the momentous event will be unveiled on Friday. Yang Yang reports.

Prescribing the right medicine

An expert on medical emergency is now helping a hospital in Northwest China. In the 1990s, he used to work as a senior official in Israel's Health Ministry.