Built by a fascist-turned-communist writer in the 1940s, it belongs to no one architectural style. But the views!

Nothing appealed more perfectly to the Romantic sensibility than the mix of horror and awe evoked by a volcano erupting.

James Graham, founder of the Temple of Health, benefitted from his undeniable flair for showmanship and his talent for leaping on trends.

Nearly all American tea rooms were owned by women. They often opened up rooms in their homes or set up tables in their gardens.

The conventional story is that "black Britain" came about after World War II, but London has been a multicultural capital for centuries.