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Category Archives: People
The Definition of Happiness (Seneca 4)
Recently we have been looking at one of the most fascinating books ever written in Latin: De Vita Beata, by Seneca the Younger (c. 4BC – 65AD): About a Happy Life. In his fourth “book” (the “books” are just big … Continue reading
Posted in 1st Century, Books, History, Inspiration, Latin, People
Tagged De Vita Beata, Goodness, Happiness, Philosophy, Seneca, Seneca the Younger
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A Sneaky Assistant
Snippets 165. One of the most brave and remarkable explorers in British history was the relatively little-known Lucy Atkinson (nee Finley). During the late 1830s and early 1840s she worked as a governess in St Petersburg, where she met her … Continue reading
Never Cruel or Cowardly (Seneca 3)
For the last couple of weeks we have been looking at one of the most fascinating books ever written in Latin: De Vita Beata, by Seneca the Younger (c. 4BC – 65AD): About a Happy Life. The following is my … Continue reading
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Tagged De Vita Beata, Doctor Who, Happiness, Philosophy, Seneca, Seneca the Younger, Stoicism
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The Clog Almanac
Snippets 164. An early form of calendar used in England, amongst other countries, was the “clog almanac”. It was described in detail in The Book of Days (1864) by Robert Chambers, one of the great pioneers of the trivia book. … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, Books, Britain, Christianity, England, Faith, History, People, Snippets
Tagged Almanac, Book of Days, Calendar, Clog Almanac, Robert Chambers
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Don’t Copy Celebrities (Seneca 2)
One of the most fascinating books ever written in Latin is De Vita Beata, by Seneca the Younger (c. 4BC – 65AD): About a Happy Life. So much of what Seneca wrote holds true today. In his second book, Seneca … Continue reading
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Tagged De Vita Beata, Happiness, Philosophy, Seneca, Seneca the Younger
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Live a Happy Life (Seneca 1)
How do you achieve happiness in your life? It’s not a straightforward question, and it is an issue that interested the ancient Romans just as much as it interests us today. Over the last few weeks I have been providing … Continue reading
Posted in 1st Century, Books, History, Inspiration, Latin, People
Tagged De Vita Beata, Happiness, Philosophy, Seneca, Seneca the Younger
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A Grumpy Serenade
Snippets 162. When American Thomas Rees went on a tour of Europe at the beginning of the 20th Century, his journey concluded in Britain, the birthplace of his father. His account of his travels was published under the title Sixty Days … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Books, Britain, England, History, People, Snippets, Travel
Tagged Finsbury Park, Finsbury Square, London, Thomas Rees
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