John Milton, a ‘cow ready for milking’
On this day in 1608 the English poet John Milton was born, 16 years before the death of Shakespeare. His Republican views brought him into... Read More
Horace brings humanity to the classics
On this day in 65 BC the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus was born. Affectionately known by classicists as Horace, he is loved for his... Read More
Joseph Conrad’s strength of spirit
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1857 the novelist Józef Korzeniowski, later called Joseph Conrad, was born in Poland.... Read More
Napoleon Bonaparte handled armies better than women
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1804 Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of France. So much has been written... Read More
Winston Churchill’s many talents
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1874 Winston Churchill was born. Apart from being a hugely inspirational leader and... Read More
Erwin Schrödinger, physicist and cat lover
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1935 the physicist Erwin Schrödinger published his famous thought experiment Schrödinger’s Cat, a... Read More
William Blake – poet and painter of passion
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1757 the English poet and painter William Blake was born. A lover of... Read More