Literature, Laughter, and Learning

1576: Giordano Bruono, a man of explosive ideas, is on the run from the inquistion and finds himself in deadly peril in the dark halls of Oxford University, as he uncovers a plot that might bring Tudor England to its knees and threaten the life of Queen Elizabeth I.   If you wish to learn more about the subjects discussed on the podcast, please visit the website for more, Website for Literature, L...

Re-upload - audio version How can educators manage opposition to learning in the classroom or lecture room? A quick tip!

3 Myths about listening that we have to talk about! How do we use the art of listening in a professional capacity

A story from the Golden Age of detective novels. A seemingly impossible murder. Hercule Poirot living a not so peaceful life in the country, where everyone has a secret to hide, and danger may lurk amongst the roses and green marrows of deadly quaint village.

Let's talk about the best-selling book full of compelling characters and a riveting story - let's talk about Fear Nothing!

The story is set in the period known as the Anarchy - where shifting alliances, daring escapes, and a deadly fight for the crown play out as a father searches for a son, and old friends meet as new enemies The historical context for the novel, The Anarchy, is discussed on the podcast, Restless Times in History: https://restlesstimesinhistory.podbean.com/ Follow on Instagram at Literature, Laughter...

A riveting story set in 14th century Barcelona, a wealthy city but a hard place to survive as a young man born into serfdom but determined to make it in the world - and rise to the fore as the titular cathedral of the sea.

Part 2 of 2: How can educators navigate a learning environment that includes a disruptive talker?

Part 1 of 2. This one is for educators. How can educators keep their focus on facilitating learning, when a lot of time is taken up by an extremely talkative student/course attendant

Culture clash and defiance! The story of societal demands up against individual dreams. The story of new worlds and old traditions.

How can educators navigate between the private, the personal, and the professional in a class room full of learners?

CJ Sansom's literary depiction of the  unsettled times that followed Henry VIII's break with Rome in 1534, is a brilliant, brooding, and surprising work. Tudor England springs to life as we follow the fleeting triumphs and devastating losses of those unwittingly caught up in the DISSOLUTION of the English monasteries. The main character, lawyer and investigator, Matthew Shardlake, is one such pers...

Jane Austen's marvellous novel, Persuasion was published posthumously in 1818 and it retains it place as a witty, insightful and wickedly clever piece of literature. Miss Austen's penmanship and keen eye are on splendid display in the story of Anne Elliot