Medieval stained glass fragments ©Andy Marshall Dec 14, 2012

Glass from the past

A project in Coventry aims to repair and catalogue 15th-century stained-glass fragments that had been hidden for 70 years

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Time and again residents claim that consultations are carried out in name only
– Anna Minton
Small plan syndrome
Tall buildings illustration ©Chris Rice
Europe uses history as far too much of an excuse for turning down visionary plans
– John Hitchcox
Steven Pinker ©Bryce Vickmark Dec 14, 2012

At home: Steven Pinker

The experimental psychologist explains why we no longer live in violent times

Elfreth’s Alley ©Alamy Dec 14, 2012

A taste of Philly

Inherent modesty is reflected in the city’s high standard of living and relatively low costs – a powerful attraction

The River Dart at Totnes, Devon ©Getty Dec 14, 2012

Devon’s advocates

The juxtaposition of the alternative and the affluent in Totnes is the key to the town’s appeal

Christmas carol ©Dan Dennison Dec 7, 2012

Happy Christmas!

A specially commissioned new carol by Luke Styles, Glyndebourne’s Young Composer in Residence

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Robin Lane Fox

If the balsam, source of an ancient perfume, is refound who would own it in a modern kibbutz?

Agony Uncle

Agony Uncle

What if somebody were to be taken ill round a dinner table? Carry on as if nothing has happened

©Jac Kritzinger Dec 7, 2012

At home: Sabine Plattner

The philanthropist works to protect the rainforest of Odzala-Kokoua and uplift local communities

The business district of Santa Fe ©Corbis Dec 7, 2012

Santa’s presence

Multinationals and students have transformed Mexico City’s most vibrant real estate region of Santa Fe

Photo of fashion designer Itamar Zechoval in Berlin, Germany ©Andreas Chudowski Dec 7, 2012

Expat lives: His dark materials

A native of Tel Aviv, Itamar Zechoval came to Europe for the culture

The Shard ©Alamy Dec 7, 2012

The Shard’s big shadow

How western Europe’s tallest building may affect prices in central London’s housing market

Christmas decorations on a house in Baltimore, Maryland, US ©Getty Dec 7, 2012

So be bad for goodness’ sake

Having grown tired of natural, organic, dull Christmas decorations, Ben Pentreath decides to embrace the outrageous

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