In Lord Byron's lifetime, details of his travels were widely known through poems set in different countries, ranging from his homes in Scotland and England, through Europe and the Middle East, to t...
That Machiavelli’s name has become synonymous with cold-eyed political calculation only heightens the intrinsic fascination of The Prince – the world’s pre-eminent how-to manual o...
Ever since Audrey Hepburn stood outside Tiffany's in a little black dress Givenchy has been the last word in elegant couture. The clean, sweeping lines and classic, feminine silhouettes have beguil...
Alexander McQueen has been synonymous with drama, risk-taking and cutting-edge innovation. From iconic collaborations to shocking runaway shows, the controversial, uncompromisjing and much-missed d...
One of the original big Parisian couture houses, alongside the likes of Dior and Chanel, Pierre Balmain reigned supreme over the 1950s fashion world with his spectacular and intricate evening wear....
In June 1969, police raided New York gay bar the Stonewall Inn. Pride charts the events of that night, the days and nights of rioting that followed, the ensuing organization of local members of the...