Their outlandish zoot suits, tattoos and slang were a rebellion against mainstream US society that had marginalised them.
It attracted Winston Churchill, inspired James Bond and is set to rename its airport after the late Queen Elizabeth II. But this decidedly British resort isn't actually British.
A 540km trail along Turkey's Mediterranean coast introduces hikers to the rich heritage of Lycia, an ancient maritime republic that's recognised as the world's first democratic union.
How are the creativity, spaces and heritage of the war-torn country being supported? Beverley D'Silva explores the issues, and speaks to those making a difference.
Until Gabrielle Chanel became Coco, she left barely a footprint. However, by tracing her history through rural France, Justine Picardie has been able to piece together her childhood.
Thatched buildings are deeply connected to Japan's history and culture, yet few survive. However, a cluster of villages near Kyoto are keeping this ancient tradition alive.
Once symbolic of the power and wealth of the Nattukottai Chettiar community, thousands of gigantic and glamourous mansions in Tamil Nadu now lie in ruins.
Today, the trulli of Alberobello are a Unesco World Heritage site, although many people have never heard of these ingenious structures.
From a secret Underground Railroad station to the Witch House of Lime Street to the Debutante Murderer House in Beacon Hill, this guide is sure to enrich and surprise you.
In the dusty plains of present-day Sindh in southern Pakistan lie the remains of one of the world's most impressive ancient cities that most people have never heard of.
