Nationwide's Martin Young reports from the new public library building in Grimond, near Milton Keynes.

In the opulent world of Victorian fashion and decor, vibrant colors signified wealth, taste, and modernity.

Benjamin Banneker (1731–1806) was a self-taught African American astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, almanac author, and farmer. He is best known for his work in surveying the boundaries of Washington, D.C., and for publishing a series of almanacs that i...

Step back in time to explore the surprising story behind America’s eight-sided homes. From Thomas Jefferson’s pioneering Poplar Forest to Orson Squire Fowler’s enthusiastic promotion, octagon houses captured mid-19th-century imaginations with their promis...

We're diving into the world of ancient buildings that have withstood the test of time and continue to serve important roles in Modern Life. From a Christian Church that has been running for 1500 years to the mighty Pantheon of Rome.

The iconic lean of the Tower of Pisa is infamous, with people flocking to Italy from all over the globe to see it.

A lush 5 acre oasis full of mystery tucked away in Laurel Canyon full of L.A. history and Hollywood lore! The grounds are absolutely astonishing! This is truly a magical hidden treasure in Los Angeles.

Athelhampton House was originally built in 1485, at the end of the Wars of the Roses, during the early Tudor period. The Grade II listed building features classic Tudor architecture, with its most notable element being the Great Hall, which is a fine exam...

The ceramicist’s ramshackle 16th-century home in Lincolnshire is, she says, “the love of my life”. A wonderfully theatrical setting for her children’s free-range adventures and the bedrock of all her creative endeavors, it is a beautiful, bewitching stage...

Built in 1896 for James J. Goodwin, the cousin and business partner of JP Morgan, the magnificent 24,000 sq ft mansion at 9 West 54th Street, located just off prized 5th Avenue, sits on a generous 100.42' lot and boasts a 50'-wide footprint.

It's giving...glamour, efficiency, and a whole lot of creativity.

Ginger Zee pays a visit to New Mexico, where more than 100 "Earthships" are built into the Earth, aren't connected to water or electricity, and utilize recycled materials for their structures.

Saied Hussain has been hand making tiles out of cement for over 50 years. He says he’s one of the last still doing this work in Egypt — most other workshops couldn't withstand competition from marble and ceramic tiles. We went to Cairo to see how his busi...

Pitchford Hall in rural Shropshire is an immaculately preserved half-timbered house, lost by the family in 1992 but reclaimed 25 years later through the efforts of the family. The land was first deemed sacred by the ancient Romans who discovered a natural...

Sea levels are rising due to climate change. Many coastal cities are at growing risk of flooding. Architects are trying to react to this development with new ideas, such as floating cities. But this concept is not without its problems.