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Consider the Trees with Colin Tudge
Arts, Crafts & Husbandry
Immerse yourself in the science and poetry of trees with biologist Colin Tudge… Read more
An Introduction to Italian Literature with Henry Eliot
Literature
Pull up a chair, raise a negroni and join author and editor Henry Eliot on a sun-drenched tour of the very best of Italian literature…. Read more
How to Write with John-Paul Flintoff
English Language
Find your voice as a writer in this practical and inspiring online course with John-Paul Flintoff… Read more
Dante’s Divine Comedy in 100 Images with Mark Vernon
Literature
Join Mark Vernon on a richly illustrated journey through hell, purgatory and paradise to mark the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death… Read more
The Seasonal Festivals of Britain with Ronald Hutton
Online course
A spirited journey through the history of seasonal festivals, from Christmas feasting to May Day revelry… Read more
A History of London with Dr Matthew Green
History
Join historian and broadcaster Dr Matthew Green on an historical joyride through 800 years of London’s history, from the Middle Ages to the Blitz, which will bring the Unreal City to life like never before…. Read more
Forthcoming Events
A Drink with Baxter Dury
9 Dec 2021 | Online event
Join the Idler for a chat with musician Baxter Dury, Idler editor Tom Hodgkinson and philosopher Mark Vernon with host Victoria Hull… Read more
The Idler Christmas Singalong with James Sills
16 Dec 2021 | Online event
Join us for the Idler Christmas Singalong a special festive edition of A Drink with the Idler with musician James Sills, Idler editor Tom Hodgkinson, philosopher Mark Vernon and host Victoria Hull… Read more
A Drink with David Nutt, author of Cannabis (Seeing Through The Smoke)
3 Feb 2022 | Online event
Join the Idler for a chat with drug expert Professor David Nutt, Idler editor Tom Hodgkinson and philosopher Mark Vernon with host Victoria Hull… Read more
The Idle Beekeeping Day
14 May 2022 | Event
How to get started in beekeeping the idle way: a day course set in an English country garden… Read more
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