General
Exploring East Anglia’s Rich Heritage: History, Culture and Landscape
East Anglia is bordered on all sides by formidable barriers — the North Sea to the east and north, the …
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
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.
