Mozart’s lavatory humour
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1787, Mozart completed his Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, one of his most delightful pieces.... Read More
Philip Larkin, poet of low expectations
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1922 Philip Larkin, poet, writer and librarian was born. Dubbed the poet... Read More
Red Cross and Red Crescent begin work
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1864 the founding charter of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent... Read More
The Computer Age begins
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1944 the early computer Harvard Mark-1 was completed. Built by IBM, it was... Read More
Alfred Lord Tennyson’s Poems of Fine Melancholy
On this day in 1808 English Poet Alfred Lord Tennyson was born. The son of a Lincolnshire clergyman, he held the post of Poet Laureate... Read More
Nuclear Treaty brings hope
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1963, the United States, Britain and the Soviet Union signed a treaty in... Read More
The Burghers of Calais, heroes in their time
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1347 six burghers of the besieged French city of Calais surrendered to King... Read More