Historian and production researcher Kirsten Claiden-Yardley returns to the podcast to discuss the world of King Henry VIII and his court, and distinguish fact from fiction in the first two ...

I have vivid memories of playing dress-up in my grandmother’s closet—and the finishing touch of every outfit was always a few spritzes of perfume from her fragrance tray. It’s been years ...

Mike with Donald and Janice at Karaka Cafe. Photo / Mike Yardley You may have heard that Wellington has an insatiable obsession with cheese scones and a go-to for some of the city’s finest is ...

"As much as hospitality can be a fluid and fickle industry with a lot of churn, it’s fair to say that Wellington has been buffeted by some tough times lately. Business closures have been tough ...

There are few garments in the pantheon of the classic wardrobe more storied than the navy-blue, gold-button blazer. A proper blazer (only in America does blazer mean just any orphaned jacket ...

The fragrance counter, with its gleaming bottles and intoxicating scents, represents more than just luxury and personal expression. Behind the artfully designed packaging and carefully crafted ...

Spring is traditionally a time for fresh starts and new beginnings – and a whole load of new fragrances hitting the shops, as well as some existing classics. To help you to point your nose in ...

US Navy Image The Pentagon and the Navy paused civilian travel and limited use of government travel and purchasing cards to adhere to a recent White House executive order, USNI News has learned.

The scent shared key notes with Diana's signature perfume, Penhaligon's Bluebell, including lily of the valley, rose, jasmine and clove. Fragrances have a powerful link to memories, as the ...

2024 was no doubt the year of fragrance. #PerfumeTok garnered billions of views. Dozens of new brands hit shelves (Noyz, Tsu Lange Yore, 5Sens) and many made triumphant returns after years away ...