General
La Chanson de Roland, the mythical paladin and his legendary sword Durandal
According to archaeologist and historian Anne Lehoërff, the origin of bronze swords in Europe can be traced back to the …
Iceland: Beyond the Volcanoes
Prof. Heather O’Donoghue offers an insight into the diverse and scenically spectacular Iceland
Treasures of Andalucia
With rich mineral resources and a strategic location, Spain’s Andalucía region has been conquered and colonised by many different cultures. …
The Legacy of the Knights Templar in Portugal: Master builders and protectors of the realm
During the 12th century, the Iberian Peninsula was a land of regular conflict between Christian and Muslim forces. It is …
Designing Gardens for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
I have been fortunate to design two gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The first was in 2004 and …
The Art of the Japanese Garden
The history of Japanese gardens extends way back into Shinto belief where often clearings would be made in forested mountain …
Uncovering the Ancient Cycladic Culture
A fascinating and mysterious culture developed during the Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age periods on the Cyclades islands in the central Aegean Sea, known today only as the Cycladic Culture.
Iceland Full Circle - Video Lecture
Icelanders have always lived with volcanoes, earthquakes and glaciers. But they have also lived with the traditions and extraordinary literary heritage of their unique settlement. It is a place of exceptional natural beauty where the modern world and the medieval past coincide.