Democracy, liberty and a cook called Hercules
Today I was invited to WHYY in Philadelphia to participate in a radio programme. The theme was the silent rise of demagogues and...
Nico Muhly’s Liar, Suite from Marnie
The Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of Yannick Nézet-Séguin kicked off its new season with a world premiere of Nico Muhly’s Liar –...
Musings on the European Archaeology Association Congress and Brexit
The European Archaeology Association 24th congress was in Barcelona. It is the first time I have attended and I spoke to a canonical...
Autumn has arrived
After weeks of afternoon storms, the grass has started growing again. It is astonishing. Confused spring flowers pop up everywhere. Then...
In Memoriam – Roderick Cavaliero (21 March 1928- 27 August 2018)
Roderick (Roddy) Cavaliero, who has passed away, was Deputy Director General of the British Council, Great Britain’s cultural arm abroad....
Rocchetta al Volturno's Museum: World War 2
Rocchetta al Volturno was in the front line in 1943-44, like all the uppermost villages of the Alto Volturno. The natural wall that is...
