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Holy Men of the Electromagnetic Age w/ Raphael Cormack and Mary Beard

23 May 2025 – 19:00 BST
Hexham Book Festival

A family matter? Two historians, Mary Beard and Raphael Cormack, happen to be mother and son. Join them for an extraordinary exploration of their recent books — but also questions of why history is important and how you get into it.

The Bagpipes: A Cultural History w/ Richard McLauchlan

2 May 2025 – 19:00 BST
Pilrig St. Paul's Church, Edinburgh

Join Richard McLauchlan for a discussion about ‘The Bagpipes: a Cultural History’, his diverse history of the pipes – from inspiring terror on battlefields to enriching cultures worldwide.