In 1991, construction began on the Federal Office Building on Duane Street. Almost immediately after breaking ground, human remains were found. The site turned out to be the largest colonial-era ...

When it comes to family road trips, of course, all highways eventually lead to Orlando and the vast theme park megalopolis that is Walt Disney World. But a whole other world awaits beyond the Space ...

In celebration of Africa Day, it's essential to recognise and honour the rich heritage and numerous contributions Africa has made to the world. 10 African countries with the greatest soft power ...

Cape Town - SA’s culinary delights may be tongue-twisters when it comes to Spice Prince Reza Mahammad’s pronunciation of their names, but he has enjoyed the taste they’ve left on his tongue. Laughter, ...

The show curtain has a picture guide for the uninitiated: box braids, corn rows, micro braids, Ghana braids, tree braids. Even, if you’re lucky and the stylist is in the right mood, kinky twists. All ...

EUSTIS — When Lemuel Horton got interested in recreational-vehicle camping five decades ago, it wasn’t easy to find campgrounds that would accept black guests. Times have changed, but some black RV ...

African mythology is rife with several folktales, mystical beings, legendary creatures, and deities. Some have found their way into modern storytelling, while others remain revered tales recounted ...

TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online ...

In one of South Africa's poorest areas, an imaginative new parenting programme is tackling the physical and emotional abuse of children. Oxford University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andrew Hamilton, ...