In a statement Historic England said it was "aware of a developing straw shortage and understands the impact this is having on the thatching trade". Ben Obese-Jecty, the Conservative MP for Huntingdon ...

The materials used to build your home can be a crucial factor in preventing the spread of infectious diseases, particularly in developing countries, says a team of UVA researchers.

At 5:30 p.m., 108 lights lit up 32 thatched roofs, and the beautiful gassho-zukuri ... This is perfect material for anyone studying Japanese who has learned hiragana and katakana.

Crannogs were probably the centres of prosperous Iron Age farms, where people lived in an easily-defended location to protect themselves and their livestock from passing raiders.

With an uncharacteristically warm February sparking climate change speculations, experts have said that it may be too early to draw conclusions. Assistant Professor at the Maulana Azad National ...

Salvage Hunter Drew Pritchard is putting his “years of graft, knowledge and vision” to the ultimate test in his latest project. The TV star has embarked on a “mammoth journey” to renovate a Grade I ...

Adventure-seekers can enjoy a blend of excitement and natural beauty in Hinohara village aboard a nine-passenger monorail ...

"[It] was constructed in the late 19th Century before the introduction of modern materials ... crafted with grass-thatched roofs and wooden posts that showcase traditional Buganda craftsmanship.