Between the world wars Henry Ford of Model-T fame sought to build the ideal American community in the depths of the Amazon jungle. Greg Grandin's Fordlandia examines how and why it went all wrong.

Ever get an email promising you millions, or claiming that your account would be deleted if you didn't respond? You're not the only one. But are such scams on the rise and what can we do about them?

Kosovo's declaration of independence marks the final act in the disintegration of Yugoslavia. But are the forces of nationalism really such a good thing?

Cycling is a cheap, popular and green way of getting out and about. But it is safe to cycle on roads in Britain's towns and cities?

Why are there so few gay sportsmen and women?