Although the world may benefit from more positive film-making, films that expose problems have a valuable place too. Here are three documentaries that changed the world (...and one t
Millions of people worldwide are turned off by the excessive violence, doom and negativity on TV and in films. It’s time that film-makers shone a light on the best of humanity, writes Stephen Mulhearn
From dumplings with a distinctly global flavour, to plant-based dishes that are 'definitely not boring', we zoom in on two UK projects that connect people using food
A touring exhibition, Museum Without A Home, tells the stories behind items people have donated to refugees and migrants
Anne Berit Anti's designs are inspired by the remote Norwegian landscape. Through fashion, she also aims to raise awareness of her people: the indigenous Sami
A self-defence model focused on rediscovering strength rather than putting up your guard is helping Native American women heal from sexual assault
From intertwined ‘love bird’ swans to a herd of hungry seahorses, the winning shots from this year’s Underwater Photographer of the Year awards capture the breadth and beauty of our aquatic ecosystems
From the #FolkloreThursday Twitter hashtag that became a global event, to a new effort to map the UK’s folktales, stories of legends and traditions are being rebooted for the 21st century
Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad has inspired toy manufacturer Mattel's first ever hijab-wearing Barbie
From how we grow our food, to how we look after older people, the crowdfunding community is reimagining the world we want to live in – and raising the money to make it happen. Having ripped up [...]
With no Faroese on Google Translate, residents of the Faroe Islands have created a community-led service to help visitors decipher the local lingo
The National Poetry Library is collecting poems written in endangered languages to help preserve them for future generations
A book featuring portraits of women from around the world aims to challenge the narrow concept of beauty depicted by the mass media, and celebrate diversity
Amid uncertainty about the movement of people to and from the UK following the EU referendum, an exhibition presents pivotal moments in the nation’s migration history
A small district in Indonesia has become known as the ‘rainbow village’
It’s half a century since the summer of love changed San Francisco forever. Today, big tech has moved in, while artists have moved out in search of cheaper cities. James Stewart visited to take [...]
Aaron Millar talks to some of the summer of love’s big characters about the 60s utopian dream and why it matters in current political times
Most people in the world speak more than one language, suggesting the human brain has evolved to work in multiple tongues. If so, asks Gaia Vince, are those who speak only one language missing out?
In Finland, lament singing is experiencing a revival, one sad song at a time
Photographer Christopher Roche reflects on the ‘unforgettable’ experience of walking alongside pilgrims in the Andes
