Contributors / Julia Webster Ayuso

France has an august tradition of homegrown comic-book heroes but its rising stars now are Japanese.

As programmes such as ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Narcos’ capture imaginations worldwide, dubbing has become something to shout about. We meet a family-run firm giving foreign-language film a voice.

Nowhere captures the spirit of Gio Ponti more than a secluded villa that the architect constructed with real affection for his friend.

A behind-the-scenes quest is underway to preserve the world’s largest collection of art and antiquities that are now at threat from climate change.

The poorest often rely on pets as much as pets rely on their owners. Berlin’s only roving vet cares for both.

Rural retreats don’t have to be stone cottages. There’s room for sophisticated buildings that complement their surroundings too. Seeking inspiration? Barcelona-based architecture firm Mesura will have you breaking new…

Durable, desirable shoes can’t just be cobbled together. The team at Glent knows that every footprint is unique and crafts its loafers accordingly.