January – named after the Roman god Janus, the god of gates and doorways who has two faces that look in opposite directions – the year past and the year to come.
Pack your yoga mats and herbal teas, time travellers, because we’re heading to the beautiful city of Bath for the Rebalance Festival, a modern celebration of wellness, mindfulness, and self-care. Held annually in this historic spa city, the festival is…
Pack your hearts and harps, time travellers, because it’s time to celebrate St Dwynwen’s Day, the Welsh equivalent of Valentine’s Day. Marked on January 25, this romantic occasion pays tribute to St Dwynwen, the patron saint of lovers, whose bittersweet…
Grab your tartan and tune your bagpipes, time travellers, because we’re heading to Ayrshire, Scotland, on January 25, 1759, to witness the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet. Known for his lyrical poetry, sharp wit, and love of life,…
Pack your togas and sharpen your Latin phrases, time travellers, because we’re heading to Italica, a flourishing Roman town in Hispania Baetica (modern-day Spain), on January 24, AD 76, to witness the birth of one of Rome’s most remarkable emperors:…
Pack your bowler hats and polish your stiff upper lips, time travellers, because we’re heading to London, England, on January 24, 1965, to witness the final chapter of one of history’s most iconic figures: Sir Winston Churchill. The legendary wartime…
Dust off your gavel and brush up on your legal jargon, time travellers, because we’re heading to Whitchurch, Hampshire, on January 23, 1899, to witness the birth of Alfred Thompson Denning, better known as Lord Denning, one of Britain’s most…
Pack your powdered wigs and brush up on your diplomatic small talk, time travellers, because we’re heading to Utrecht, Netherlands, on January 23, 1713, to witness the signing of the Treaty of Utrecht, a series of agreements that reshaped the…
Prepare your safari gear and your sense of history, time travellers, because we’re venturing to Natal Province, South Africa, on January 22, 1879, to witness one of the most dramatic and sobering events of the Victorian era: the Battle of…
Pack your parchment and prepare your Latin phrases, time travellers, because we’re journeying to London, England, on January 22, 1561, to witness the birth of Sir Francis Bacon, a man whose intellect would illuminate the realms of philosophy, science, and…
Pack your red envelopes and brush up on your zodiac, time travellers! It’s time to celebrate the Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, the most vibrant and significant festival in the Chinese calendar. Whether you’re heading to ancient China…
