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Affairs and assassinations. Conflict and chaos. Power and plots. The tumultuous Tudor period is one of the most iconic and fascinating chapters in British history. In these ten atmospheric dramas, we get a glimpse into the inner workings of Tudor England – and rediscover the key characters we have grown to love and hate. Featuring world-renowned actors, these gripping, historically accurate tales are packed with excitement.

There are so many Latin phrases in everyday use that often we use them without understanding the background and context within which they were actually used. 'Carpe diem'; 'Stet'; 'Memento mori'; 'Et tu Brute' – examples would fill a book. And often these phrases are also used in English translation: 'The die is cast'; 'crossing the Rubicon'; 'Rome was not built in a day'.

This is a learned but always entertaining journey through the world of the Ancient Greeks, their extraordinary language and how it has shaped our own understanding of the world today. After all, what is language but the frame through which we understand the world? Davie aims to bring more than just humour, he seeks to trace the thread of ancient Greek thought that runs through our own civilization, always with the lightness of touch and fascinating etymology.

Poetry has over the centuries grouped poets or poems into many different themes and movements. Amongst its most unusual movements are the English wordsmiths, The Silver Poets. This select band lived during the sixteenth century reign of Queen Elizabeth 1st. Amongst their storied ranks were Sir Thomas Wyatt, Sir Philip Sidney, Henry Howard, the Earl of Surrey, Sir Walter Raleigh, John Davies, Michael Drayton and Mary Sidney (Herbert), the Countess of Pembroke.

🎙️ Welcome to This Trusted Place with John-Paul Davies Honest conversations and reflections on mental health, emotional wellbeing, and the realities of becoming and being a therapist in private practice.Whether you're a therapist, aspiring to become one, or simply someone curious about the inner world of emotional growth and healing, this podcast offers grounded insights and personal stories that connect.Hosted by John-Paul Davies, a former City solicitor who retrained as a psychotherapist in 2007, the show explores:Changing careers into therapyWhat it’s really like being a therapist ...

A fun word centric podcast with the english language in mind, a different word released in podcast form every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/word-of-the-day-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this interesting, quite sweary, funny & non scripted show I talk to interesting people, we discuss geek culture, films, music, games, mental health, fitness, life, space as well as other interesting topics as they arise.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-friendly-conversation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/a-friendly-conversation

Ten principles to help you build well-being from within and permanently change your life for the better. Do you often feel anxious, overwhelmed, or angry? Do you frequently feel stuck and that you are living a life that doesn’t mean enough to you? Are you more attached to behaviors and substances than you know is really good for you? Taking you gently on an expansive journey, starting with where it all begins - yourself - through to relationships with others, this practical guide introduces 10 key principles intended to cultivate more contentment, purpose, and even joy, in your life.