To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1181 Saint Francis of Assisi was born. The son of a prosperous silk merchant, Francis lived an idle life of pleasure until undergoing... Read More
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1066 King Harold of England defeated an invading army of Norwegians at Stamford Bridge in Yorkshire. Harold had been at Hastings on the... 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