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.

Music producer Chen Weilun takes delight in mixing genres

About 14 years ago, trumpet player Chen Weilun came to Beijing and worked for a TV production company. His early works took him to remote parts of the country to record music.

More in common than meets the eye

The pairing of Ang Lee and Feng Xiaogang did not start this season when Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk and I Am Not Madame Bovary premiered in China one week apart and both directors shared a promotional event at Tsinghua University.

Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts seeks to cast its spell on China

Harry Potter's magical world never seemed so close to China as it does today.

Love battles torture

German director Florian Gallenberger was angry when he heard about Colonia Dignidad, a notorious settlement in Chile. It was 1981 and he was 9 years old.