4+ mon, 1+ day ago (214+ words) Natalie is joined by Professors Islam Issa and Edith Hall to tell the story of the great library of Alexandria. It was included in Alexander the Great's original design for his city, located in the Nile Delta. Alexandria was to be a city of knowledge. Handily, papyrus, the principal reading material of the era, grew in great abundance around Alexandria. So there was plenty of it for those copies. Less fortunately, it's extremely flammable. So in 48 BCE, when Julius Caesar's besieged army set fire to ships in the harbour in order to block the invading fleet, the fire spread and destroyed a significant part of the library. 'Rockstar mythologist' Natalie Haynes is the best-selling author of 'Divine Might', 'Stone Blind', and 'A Thousand Ships' as well as a reformed comedian who is a little bit obsessive about Ancient Greek and…...

6+ mon, 6+ day ago (132+ words) Dame June Clark, the President of the Royal College of Nursing who argued for more education to increase the skills of the nursing profession. Martin Graham the businessman who built his own opera ... Hannah Deacon, Andrew Norfolk, Dame June Clark, Martin Graham Available for over a year Hannah Deacon who ran a successful campaign to allow her son " and many others " to be treated with cannabis after he was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy. Andrew Norfolk, the journalist who exposed the Rotherham grooming gang scandal. Dame June Clark, the President of the Royal College of Nursing who argued for more education to increase the skills of the nursing profession. Martin Graham the businessman who built his own opera house in the Cotswolds so he could stage Wagner's Ring Cycle....

10+ mon, 3+ week ago (103+ words) Use 'watch and listen' tab to select your commentary Wycombe v Portsmouth (19:45), Aston Villa v West Ham (20:00) FA Cup Kick Off: Aston Villa v West Ham United. BBC Radio 5 Live.FA Cup Kick Off: Aston Villa v West Ham United Listen here at 19:00 BBC Radio 5 Live Wycombe Wanderers v Portsmouth (10/01/2025) BBC Radio Solent.Wycombe Wanderers v Portsmouth (10/01/2025) Listen here at 19:40 Aston Villa v West Ham United (10/01/2025) BBC Radio WM.Aston Villa v West Ham United (10/01/2025) Listen here at 20:00...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago (249+ words) A two-day annual agricultural event is expected to see a record-breaking amount of school children from across 163 schools. Held at the Norfolk Showground in Costessey since 1954, organisers of the Royal Norfolk Show say it is expected to attract up to 85,000 people across the two days. The event will see more than 3,000 animals, 700 trade stands and aims to celebrate the county's farming and livestock. He said about 15,000 school children were due to attend. Amongst exhibitors are TikTok chef Spud Man, whose real name is Ben Newman, who held a pop up event in the city on Tuesday and appeared at the Suffolk Show in May. He said: "We are very much about farm to fork and supporting our local farmers. We have Norfolk potatoes on the wagon from a Norfolk farmer. "We are going to be shouting about Norfolk food all…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago (343+ words) Cardiff City's Championship fixture against Watford scheduled for Saturday at Cardiff City Stadium has been postponed due to concerns over Storm Darragh. It comes after the Football Association of Wales (FAW) and the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) opted to postpone all domestic football and rugby matches in Wales scheduled for Saturday. Cardiff had initially stated their league fixture was set to go ahead - with a safety inspection planned for 11:00 GMT on Saturday. But the Welsh side have announced the game will now be rescheduled. A statement read: "Due to new advice received from the Met Office, and the recommendations of Cardiff Council and South Wales Police, tomorrow's match has now been postponed in the interest of supporter safety." The FAW held talks with the Met Office, which has issued red, amber, and yellow weather warnings for the vast majority of…...

11+ mon, 5+ day ago (85+ words) A lot happened in Norfolk in 2024! How well can you remember it? We put together a quiz based on news stories in the county over the past year. There are 12 questions - one for each month. How many ... A Christmas quiz on Norfolk news from 2024 A lot happened in Norfolk in 2024! How well can you remember it? We put together a quiz based on news stories in the county over the past year. There are 12 questions - one for each month....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (142+ words) Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK. 23/09/22: Bluetongue warning, apple harvest, farming for food and nature in Norfolk Available for 29 days Bluetongue affects ruminant animals, like Sheep and Cattle, and it's spread between animals by biting midges. The disease tends to subside as temperatures drop but vets are warning farmers not to become complacent about Bluetongue this autumn. Anna Hill hears from the British Veterinary Association. This week we're focussing on apples, plums and their ilk - known as Top Fruit. Today, a visit to a Herefordshire orchard growing apple varieties old and new, which is enjoying a good harvest. Anna visits a conference in North Norfolk, where farmers are at the sharp end of balancing farming for food production with farming for nature....

2+ day, 11+ hour ago (149+ words) Special guest Dave Hughes joins Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes to share his thoughts on his brief spell as Newport County manager, which ended with the sack after just 22 games in charge. Dave Hughes on Newport sacking, future plans and Cardiff's rising stars Available for over a year Special guest Dave Hughes joins Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes to share his thoughts on his brief spell as Newport County manager, which ended with the sack after just 22 games in charge. The 37-year-old recalls his early days at Aston Villa that saw him break into the first team as a 19-year-old, and takes pride in the development of some of the rising stars he helped develop at Cardiff City. And how he's eager to put down the paint brush and get back on the training ground as…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago (171+ words) This morning, cloud and a few spots of rain will move in from the west. A risk of thunder. Through the afternoon, cloud will mostly clear to the east, leaving behind sunny spells. A cooler day. Tonight, variable amounts of cloud can be expected, allowing for frequent clear spells. It should remain dry, however the odd shower cannot be completely ruled out. Tomorrow morning, sunshine with just the odd patch of cloud. In the afternoon, cloud and outbreaks of rain, some heavy, are expected to push in from the west. A risk of thunder. Some late sunshine. Thursday looks to remain breezy with sunny spells and a few isolated showers. Friday will see the odd shower here and there, as well as a good deal of sunshine. Saturday will see widespread rain move in from the south-west, becoming locally heavy…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago (38+ words) We're replacing BBC Sounds outside the UK and bringing you BBC.com, a seamless way to read, watch, and listen - all in one place. Post match reaction and interviews after Derby County draw 2-2 at Fratton Park....