We’re taking a short break but we’ll be back with a new story on Friday 3rd May. In the meantime if you like listening to the stories as well as … Read More
Unlikely revolutionaries
In about 1913 two politicians met at the Central Café in Vienna. Discussing the likelihood of a Russian revolution one looked across the room and said, “And who’s going to … Read More
Advert for the adventurous
The British adventurer Ernest Shackleton once placed the following newspaper advert: ‘Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and … Read More