DestinationsAfricaAntarcticaAsiaAustralia and PacificCaribbean & BermudaCentral AmericaEuropeMiddle EastNorth AmericaSouth AmericaA cake for Sweden's MidsummerThe idea of seasonal eating reaches its apotheosis in Sweden on Midsummer Eve, a magical day of feasting where a cake layered with strawberries and cream is the crowning glory.TravelThe best Catalan food in BarcelonaFrom La Pubilla to Tramendu to Agut Avinyó, here are a local food journalist's recommendations of the best places to eat in the Catalan capital.TravelA cake for Sweden's MidsummerThe idea of seasonal eating reaches its apotheosis in Sweden on Midsummer Eve, a magical day of feasting where a cake layered with strawberries and cream is the crowning glory.TravelThe best Catalan food in BarcelonaFrom La Pubilla to Tramendu to Agut Avinyó, here are a local food journalist's recommendations of the best places to eat in the Catalan capital.TravelEastern Europe's mysterious tombstonesMore than 60,000 vividly rendered tombstones dot the nation's countryside and offer a fascinating glimpse of medieval life in the region.TravelTurkey's extraordinary Ottoman mansionsDating to the 18th Century, the Ottoman mansions of Safranbolu are an extraordinary – and beautiful – example of sustainable architectural design.TravelWhat did Stonehenge sound like?New research is revealing that Stonehenge may have been used for exclusive ceremonies.Eastern Europe's mysterious tombstonesMore than 60,000 vividly rendered tombstones dot the nation's countryside and offer a fascinating glimpse of medieval life in the region.TravelTurkey's extraordinary Ottoman mansionsDating to the 18th Century, the Ottoman mansions of Safranbolu are an extraordinary – and beautiful – example of sustainable architectural design.TravelMore travel in EuropeSkiing Europe's tallest and most active volcanoMost people don't think of snow in Sicily. But the Italian island's rumbling peak offers one of the world's most unforgettable skiing experiences.TravelA lost city of legends in central TurkeyGordion, the ancient capital of Phrygia, was said to be ruled by the legendary King Midas, "the man with the golden touch". But who was he?TravelParis Olympics 2024: Why visitors should stay in the suburbsThe Ile de France region and the Paris suburbs offer a refreshing alternative to the capital for those travelling to France for the Olympics this July.TravelThe super-strength Irish 'moonshine' making wavesA once-bootlegged spirit, poitín has become a symbol of Irish determination, encapsulating heritage and identity – especially on St Patrick's Day.TravelAn Irish writing professor's literary Dublin crawlChristopher Morash, Trinity College Dublin's Seamus Heaney Professor of Irish Writing, takes you on a tour of literary Dublin, from James Joyce's Martello Tower to a pint at McDaid's.TravelA trailblazing journey to Tibet's forbidden cityIn 1924, French-born Alexandra David-Neel became the first European woman to set foot in the Tibetan city of Lhasa. Now, 100 years on, her story is as relevant as ever.TravelMore travelGet the first draft of history to your inboxExplore the past with our new weekly newsletterCultureHow the Arctic Winter Games can survive without snowIn the face of climate change, Indigenous communities are uniting in Alaska to compete in centuries-old sports and keep traditions alive during "the Olympics of the North".TravelThe bugs that inspired daylight savingsAn early proponent of daylight savings pushed for the time-shift so he'd have more time to hunt insects. The collections and drawings he produced now enjoy international renown.FutureWhat's left of Oppenheimer's New Mexico?The "father of the atomic bomb" long admired the state's desert landscapes. Today, travellers can still see the many places that inspired the physicist – if they know where to look.TravelThe enigma of Europe's Ice Age 'queens'Despite more than a century and a half of speculation, these nude, faceless sculptures remain utterly enigmatic. Who made them? And what might they have been for?FutureDaisy von Pless: The English princess you've never heard ofShe lived in one of the Europe's most stunning castles, initiated visionary social reforms and even tried to stop World War One. So, why was she forgotten?TravelThe US state that's home to Earth's oldest forestThe discovery of a 385-million-year-old forest in Cairo, NY, has stunned the world – but visitors to the region have been able to see rare fossil forests for more than a century.TravelCan you solve these time-based puzzles?From time-bending letters to lives lacking in birthdays, try to solve BBC Future's calendar-based puzzles this leap year.FutureIn History: MLK Jr, a misunderstood US iconMartin Luther King Jr's legacy is being re-examined, perhaps now more than ever. Nearly 60 years after the civil rights leader was killed, what is the truth behind the mythology?Culture