Vincent Van Gogh painted what he felt
On this day in 1853 the Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh was born. A recent biography suggested that his death at the age of 37... Read More
Joyce Cary, writer and painter
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... Read More
Mies van der Rohe influences modern architecture
On this day in 1886 the German / American architect Mies van der Rohe was born. One of the founders of modernistic architecture together with... Read More
Gregory Corso’s admiration for Shelley
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... Read More
John Millington Synge upsets the noble peasantry
On this day in 1909 Irish playwright and poet John Millington Synge died. Many of his best known plays are about Irish Catholic peasants in... Read More
Dame Nellie Melba, famous in operatic and cooking circles
On this day in 1901 Dame Nellie Melba revealed the secret of her famous toast. The toast had been invented along with the dessert Peach... Read More
Billy Collins, America’s favourite poet
On this day in 1941 American Poet Laureate Billy Collins was born. Called ‘America’s favourite poet’ he has several best-selling volumes to his name. His... Read More