The Idler Academy
of Philosophy, Husbandry and Merriment
Dante’s Divine Comedy in 100 Images with Mark Vernon
Join Mark Vernon on a richly illustrated journey through hell, purgatory and paradise to mark the 700th anniversary of Dante's death
The Seasonal Festivals of Britain with Ronald Hutton
A spirited journey through the history of seasonal festivals, from Christmas feasting to May Day revelry
The Life and Works of Charles Dickens, Series Three: Dark Genius
Henry Eliot explores the great late masterpieces of Charles Dickens, describing how his personal relationships affected them
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How to write a poem with Clare Pollard
4 May 2020 | Literature
Learn the tools and techniques to start writing your own poetry. This six-part course explores the style, structure and history of classic poetic forms, from ballads to sonnets…. Read more
The Idler Guide to Classical Civilisation with Harry Mount
History
Discover the greatest civilisation of them all, as Harry Mount takes you through Homer and Virgil, through Greek and Roman architecture, sculpture, literature, philosophy, history, geography and the gods…. Read more
Punctuation with Harry Mount
English
Everything you need to know about punctuation in one single masterclass…. Read more
