The world is in a state of upheaval at the moment, and we’re all looking for things to make us feel less anxious. Maybe Classics can help. Today’s interview is with Carly Silver Is there a source from the ancient world that you find yourself coming back to when you want to feel better? I … More Comfort Classics: Carly Silver
I’ve actually had a week off work this week. It’s been really quite nice. I didn’t get to do anything exciting, of course – beyond a walk to the shoe shop for an emergency school-shoes purchase (which these days does actually border on exciting). But I’ve had a chance to rest up a bit, and … More Weekend Reading: An Idle Classicist
The world is in a state of upheaval at the moment, and we’re all looking for things to make us feel less anxious. Maybe Classics can help. Today’s interview is with Amber Taylor Is there a source from the ancient world that you find yourself coming back to when you want to feel better? When … More Comfort Classics: Amber Taylor
This week I’ve been much occupied with wondering about Special Hats. In part, this was prompted by Easter, and by the contrast between this year’s Easter and the Easters we used to celebrate when I was a kid. My Gran was a big believer in Easter with all the trimmings: hot cross buns and eggs … More Weekend Reading: So Many Hats…
The world is in a state of upheaval at the moment, and we’re all looking for things to make us feel less anxious. Maybe Classics can help. Today’s interview is with Katrina Moore Is there a source from the ancient world that you find yourself coming back to when you want to feel better? The … More Comfort Classics: Katrina Moore
The world is in a state of upheaval at the moment, and we’re all looking for things to make us feel less anxious. Maybe Classics can help. Today’s interview is with Lucy Angel Is there a source from the ancient world that you find yourself coming back to when you want to feel better? I’ve … More Comfort Classics: Lucy Angel
Well, today (30th of March) marks precisely a year since I kicked off the Comfort Classics series. How on earth did that happen?! I started the series, a year ago, on a whim. Lots of things had been happening in quick succession in March 2020 – lockdowns, events cancelled, exams cancelled, schools closed, rumours flying, … More Comfort Classics: An Anniversary
The world is in a state of upheaval at the moment, and we’re all looking for things to make us feel less anxious. Maybe Classics can help. Today’s interview is with Ronnais Lloyd Is there a source from the ancient world that you find yourself coming back to when you want to feel better? That’s … More Comfort Classics: Ronnais Lloyd
It’s been an eventful week, with more ups and downs than a seesaw in a playground (more on that later). First thing’s first: I should let you know that I’ve changed my name. I’m now Cora Beth Fraser – although it will no doubt take me some time to change it manually all over this … More Weekend Reading: Slides and Ladders
The world is in a state of upheaval at the moment, and we’re all looking for things to make us feel less anxious. Maybe Classics can help. Today’s interview is with Tim Kenny Is there a source from the ancient world that you find yourself coming back to when you want to feel better? As … More Comfort Classics: Tim Kenny
