On this day in 1957 the Anglo Irish writer Joyce Cary died. Cary originally wanted to be a painter but realised that he would never be top rank and decided to write instead. Some of... Read More
On this day in 1757 the unsuccessful regicide Robert-François Damiens was executed. Damiens was a simple man from Arras who attacked the French King Louis XV, inflicting a superficial wound. For this perceived heinous crime,... Read More
On this day in 1930 American poet Gregory Corso was born. He was a member of the Beat Generation and a particular friend of Allen Ginsberg. Despite a spell in prison and a poor education,... Read More
The genial yet commanding figure of William Dalrymple has been a regular feature of the wonderfully unique Beyond Borders International Festival at Traquair House, Innerleithen... Read More