Why life is faster but depression is lower in bigger cities
Large cities might seem detrimental to mental health but a comparison of depression rates suggests bigger is better
by Andrew Stier
Place
Persianate ‘adab’ involves far more than elegant manners
Across 13th- to 19th-century Persianate culture, ‘adab’ meant more than manners – it was proper social and aesthetic form
by Mana Kia
How to wander
Whether in a city or the wilderness, near or far, there’s joy to be had in a journey where the destination doesn’t matter
by Jordan Fisher Smith
How to appreciate buildings
It’s easy to become blasé about the built world. Tune in more deeply and architectural adventures await around each corner
by Colin Ellard
From modernist architect, to a life off-grid, a creative life well-lived
Directed by Ryan Malloy
‘Place authenticity’ is an important, overlooked part of life
From indie bookshops to artisan cafes, spending time in unique, characterful places can enrich your own sense of self
by Ashley Krause
The divided self: does where I live make me who I am?
At home in Delhi, I am a more social, interactive person. A quiet balcony in Frankfurt gave me space to be by myself
by Anandi Mishra
What my mother’s sticky notes show about the nature of the self
Dementia accelerates a process we all experience, as our memories become increasingly externalised into the world around us
by Crispin Sartwell
Look past the woods – each tree is an individual to be cherished
Try to look past the woods and see the trees: there’s nothing as elemental as the human relationship with an individual tree
by Sarah Boon
Nature is good for you. That doesn’t mean we should prescribe it
It’s easy to believe in a general way in the positive effect of nature. But to actually feel it, put away the to-do list
by Jeremy Mynott
Scenes unfold like Romantic paintings in a touching meditation on grief
Directed by Hayk Matevosyan
Postcards from a Tuscan island where an unhurried pace is a way of life
Directed by Tom Schroeder
A dance of light and pasta-making in Tuscany forms a sensuous feast
Directed by Josh Gibson
The quiet exuberance of wintering alone on an empty island off New England
Directed by Brian Bolster
In hatboxes, pouches and bags lie the items that define us
Whether it be in a hatbox, wooden chest or leather bag, what makes some stuff personal, rather than just private property?
by Andreas Gehrlach