Diodorus and the Friendly Brits
We British have a reputation for being a little xenophobic at times. The word ‘xenophobe’ comes from the Greek words for ‘stranger’ and ‘fear’. With…
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Where the Wildflowers Are
Walking through a narrow, predominantly damp and shady deciduous woodland yesterday afternoon I was suddenly greeted by sunshine on my right cheek and a group…
All Roads Lead Home
I’m just back from a week in Cornwall, where I have been helping the BBC with a new series called, ‘All Roads Lead Home’. It…
Daphne du Maurier Festival
I really enjoyed giving a talk to a wonderful audience at the Daphne du Maurier Festival this morning, in the beautiful coastal town of Fowey.…