BEYOND THE TRAVEL SECTION

| ANIMALS

How the UK’s red kites came back from the brink

After centuries of persecution, the red kite seemed doomed. But thanks to a reintroduction, this spectacular and colourful bird of prey is thriving. Here’s how it happened — and what we can learn

| HISTORY

How local midwives mix Mayan heritage with Western medicine The fight to reduce maternal and infant deaths in Guatemala and Mexico is taking place in local communities

HISTORY

What can we learn from Istanbul’s 3,000 mosques?

Faith, art and history converge at these places of worship. Here’s how architectural feats chronicle Istanbul’s history