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April 14, 2022
Sobek, the Egyptian god of the Nile
This ancient god, inspired by the fearsome crocodile of the Nile, was worshipped for thousands of years.
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April 11, 2022
A legendary love story: Abelard and Héloïse
Let me take you back in time, to the 12th century, and tell you a story that has become legend. This is a true story, and it has inspired many stories since.
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April 7, 2022
The exquisite sculptures of Antonio Canova
Two hundred years after his death, the works of this Italian sculptor continue to awe and inspire.
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April 4, 2022
‘Dreams are necessary to life’: Anaïs Nin
Taking inspiration from an insightful writer...
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March 31, 2022
Spring blossoms
As the poet Emily Dickinson wrote, ‘A light exists in spring.’
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March 28, 2022
To sleep, perchance to dream
Where does a dream end and reality begin? Can a dream not only come true but be true?
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March 24, 2022
Timeless views from the River Nile
Drifting serenely along the waterway that is the source of life – the perfect way to see the age-old beauty of Egypt.
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March 21, 2022
Papyrus: the ‘paper’ of Ancient Egypt
The Nile was the source of life in Egypt – and of the all-important papyrus plant.
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March 17, 2022
Floriography and the symbolic meaning of flowers
Throughout history, people have seen flowers as not only beautiful but also symbolic.
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March 14, 2022
The origins of English words
Have you ever wondered why we use the words we use today?
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