On this day in 1314 the Grand Master of the Knights Templar, Jacques de Molay, was burnt to death at the stake, in Paris. The reason why this basically noble and gentle 72 year-old was... Read More
On this day in AD 180 the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius died aged 58. He is chiefly remembered today for his philosophical writings as a follower of Stoicism. His Meditations were initially addressed... Read More
On this day in 1951 American author Jack Kerouac was preparing to write his defining novel On the Road. The manuscript was to be typed on what he called ‘the scroll’ – a continuous, one... 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