This History Extra collection was an absolutely delightful read. Is my unhealthy obsession with the Elizabethan age getting out of hand? Possibly…

Promotional BBC Radio 3 & BBC Sounds flyer for "The Essay: The Death and Life of Christopher Marlowe", written and presented by Professor Jerry Brotton. Mon-Fri at 21.45, Radio 3. 20th April – 1st May. Produced by Melissa FitzGerald. Christopher Marlowe read by Justice Ritchie. Other voices read by Tonderai Munyevu. The image shows Professor Brotton standing with his arms folded, looking up at a Tudor portrait of a man with arms folded.

We're in this! (As well as lots of other fine folk...)

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE
Written & presented by Professor Jerry Brotton

On BBC Radio 3 & BBC Sounds – ten 14 minute episodes, releasing 20 April - 1 May, at 9.45pm

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002v6z8

(ré-)Ecoutez notre rencontre aux Champs-Libres à Rennes avec Florian Mazel et Manon Pignot pour leur livre Marc Bloch, l'histoire en résistance.
L'occasion de mieux connaître celui qui va entrer au Panhéon le 23 juin.
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Memories of last summer in Helsinki. Alvar Aalto’s Academic Bookstore and Finlandia Hall.
Jykevää on rakkaus!

A drawing of a seated young girl beside a unicorn who is laid down.

The Italian artist, engineer and scientist Leonardo da Vinci was born on this day in 1452.

In this charming composition a young woman looks out at the viewer, proudly indicating a unicorn kneeling beside her. She holds a coiled rope attached to his collar.

“Any man's death diminishes me, Because I am involved in mankind”

Literary text in William Shakespeare’s own handwriting

A powerful plea for compassion, written over 400 years ago.

This manuscript in our collection is believed to contain the only surviving literary text in William Shakespeare’s handwriting. Its message still resonates today.

Discover more here: link.bl.uk/tkr

Non c’è niente di più bello di Roma in una giornata di primavera

La meravigliosa mostra “Impressionisti e oltre” al Museo dell’Ara Pacis di Roma con 50 capolavori dal Detroit Institute of Art. Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas, Modigliani, Pissarro, Bonnard, Vallotton, Picasso, Beckmann e tantissimi altri. 🖼️

Isn’t being a Nobody the most wonderful thing in the world?

A page with sketched drawings of an older mans face, a young mans face and two pairs of hands.

Renaissance artist Raphael was born on this day in 1483 in Urbino, Italy.

This preparatory study for the Transfiguration altarpiece, originally designed for Narbonne Cathedral in France, is one of Raphael’s greatest drawings.

In this world, shipmates, sin that pays its way can travel freely, and without a passport

I miei tulipani sono in fiore!🌷

O tempora, o mores!

Ciascuno ha le proprie ossessioni letterarie. Anch’io ho le mie 😊

Poche ma solide certezze

Louise Attaque - L'intranquillité YouTube video by pomme canelle

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ローマの花見 ❤️🌸⛩️

J'ai besoin de relire régulièrement la correspondance d'Albert Camus.

Nouvelle édition de Marc Bloch - La société féodale

Préface de Mathieu Arnoux

À paraître en avril chez Albin Michel

The University of Essex has proposed to discontinue most of their undergraduate language provisions as well as the Languages for All programme as part of large-scale restructuring.

Sign their petition to urge the Executive Committee to reconsider the proposal: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Jane Austen - Literature and Passion - Watch the full documentary | ARTE in English Jane Austen’s writing is acclaimed for its subtle observation and characteristic irony. With multiple screen adaptations of her classic novels such as “Pride and Prejudice" and “Emma”, the Austen phen...

Only 2 days left to watch the excellent documentary "Jane Austen - Literature and Passion" on @artefr.bsky.social
Not to be missed!
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Dans l'histoire des bistrots de Paris, la communauté kabyle occupe une place capitale.

International Women's Day 2026 Our collections provide an historic overview of the pioneers and feminist movements that inspired change and improved women’s rights.

This International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting stories of women who helped shape movements for rights and equality, from early feminist writings to oral histories of activism.

Read the blog post here: link.bl.uk/15n

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À ceux qui bombardent pays et peuples, une lecture: La Tombe des lucioles (火垂るの墓)de Nosaka Akiyuki (野坂昭如).

« Il y a des fleurs partout pour qui veut bien les voir »

1999 SECRET OBJECT 聖飢魔Ⅱ ICBM YouTube video by Mちゃんねる

今日の曲

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*Available open access*

'Mirrors in Shakespeare and Early Modern English Drama' by Valentina Finger introduces mirrors as material and metaphorical agents of early modern theatricality reflecting gendered dynamics and magical possibilities.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4rZVlyz