Revlon to buy Elizabeth Arden for $870m

Elizabeth Arden is known for its luxury skincare products, especially anti-ageing ranges, while Revlon is stronger in hair colour

A history of the beehive – the hairdo that rises above trends

The creator of the 1960s updo has died aged 98, but her hairstyle, apopted by everyone from Dusty Springfield to Marge Simpson, has enduring appeal

Revealed: the unseen flip-sides of the world’s most famous paintings

From the Mona Lisa to Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Brazilian artist Vik Muniz has exposed – literally – the nuts and bolts of centuries-old masterpieces

Could we set aside half the Earth for nature?

Renowned biologist E.O. Wilson wants to set aside half of the planet as protected areas for nature. But is this possible? And, if so, how would it work?

Red Baron’s Jacobean Apethorpe Palace marks its rebirth with party

Just 18 months after buying Grade I-listed rotting mansion, its French diplomat owner kicks off new era with plan to admit the public for 50 days a year

Empires and splendour: David Roche’s private collection of antiques opens to public

From Fabergé to a pistol owned by Napoleon, the $70m collection of European antiques in David Roche’s residence is a sight to behold