Tim O'Rahilly

If you are within striking distance of Scarborough on 7 June, come and hear Alan Johnson and me "Talking Classics". Should be fun, and more ymcatheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh…

I’m coming to York on 14 April to talk about my new book Talking Classics. Why be bothered with the classical past, I wonder. NOT because it is somehow “good for you”. It’s far more exciting! toppingbooks.co.uk/events/york/ma…

Roman nosh for the posh and the plebs.. a two parter on Instant Classics podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ins…

Books & Reading #111 Wise words from the Italian journalist and author Ugo Ojetti. #bookstagram

There you are minding your own business and convincing yourself that you can't possibly be that old when the DVLA reminds you in the least subtle way possible. ☹️

Such a great book #books #dracula #reading

Books & Reading #110 So much of what's going on in the real world reads like fiction these days. #bookstagram #readersofinstagram

Wonderful evening at @unionchapeluk listening to Diarmaid MacCulloch in conversation with @wmarybeard on the history of Sex, Gender and Christianity. Knowledgeable and erudite speakers on a fascinating subject.

Sitting in a very full Union Chapel, Islington to hear @wmarybeard and Diarmaid MacCulloch talk about the history of sex, gender & Christianity. Great stuff!

@wmarybeard I question the existence of actual fire in the spirit world 🔥🔥

Another weird synonym for “I strongly disagree”👇👇

Me too! See you there!

@wmarybeard Me too! See you there!

For those worried about my “hostility” to Christianity, I am now on a train to London on my way to discuss aspects of the history of Christianity (esp sex, gender, families) with Rev D MacCulloch at Union Chapel Islington. There may be some remaining tickets.

I wish we lived in a world where I didn't feel constantly compelled to post this video, but until then here's Tony Benn speaking on war with clarity and moral conviction that you won't see from the evil people running the world today

Great article here by my mate Charlotte Higgins on why ENJOYMENT is not the only reason for reading. It is also challenging, disturbing, eye-opening, uncomfortable. And why we should include non-fiction as well as fiction in “reading”. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Tomorrow might be the official start of Spring but the garden just couldn't wait and is now full of these beauties.

Greatly honoured to have been invited by @wmarybeard & @chiggi onto their wonderful podcast, Instant Classics, to talk - what else? - Greece & Rome podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cla…

Link to classics book club subscription Instant Classics | Instant Classics instantclassics.supportingcast.fm

Next week, 3 March I am talking with the wonderful Diarmaid MacCulloch about sex and Christianity at Union Chapel, London. Details intelligencesquared.com/events/mary-be…

After 144 years of construction, the Sagrada Família in Barcelona has reached its full height with the placement of the final piece atop its central tower. 📹davidcantor

You may know of my minor obsession with the astonishing Sagrada Família in Barcelona. Yesterday saw the final piece of the cross added to the central tower after 144 years. At 172.5 metres it has now reached its maximum height and is the tallest Christian church in the world.