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The Idler Guide to Investment with Edward Chancellor
Online course
The Idler Guide to Investment with Edward Chancellor
Join Edward Chancellor, renowned investment strategist and… Read more
The Miracle of Ancient Greece with Harry Mount
Online course
Architecture, tragedy, comedy, philosophy, and democracy all magically clicked into place in Ancient Athens. Harry Mount explains how it all came about.… Read more
Guitar for Beginners with Ed Hopwood
Music
Learn to play your favourite songs on the guitar in our new online course with Ed Hopwood … Read more
Consider the Trees with Colin Tudge
Arts, Crafts & Husbandry
Immerse yourself in the science and poetry of trees with biologist Colin Tudge… Read more
An Introduction to Italian Literature with Henry Eliot
Literature
Pull up a chair, raise a negroni and join author and editor Henry Eliot on a sun-drenched tour of the very best of Italian literature…. Read more
How to Write with John-Paul Flintoff
English Language
Find your voice as a writer in this practical and inspiring online course with John-Paul Flintoff… Read more
Forthcoming Events
A Drink with Sandor Katz, author of Fermentation Journeys
16 Jun 2022 | Event
Join the Idler for a chat with Sandor Katz, author of?Fermentation Journeys, Idler editor Tom Hodgkinson and philosopher Mark Vernon with host Victoria Hull… Read more
A Drink with Oliver Bullough, author of Butler to the World
23 Jun 2022 | Event
Join “A Drink with the Idler” for a discussion about oligarchs in Britain, Britain’s role in the world, and what it’s like to be the author of a financial exposé, with journalist Oliver Bullough, author of Butler to the World
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A Drink with Mark Vernon, All About Blake
30 Jun 2022 | Event
Join A Drink with the Idler for a chat about William Blake, his life and works, and what the radical poet can teach us today?with the Idler’s philosopher-in-residence, Mark Vernon.?
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Idler Festival 2022 – Weekend & Day Tickets
8 Jul 2022 | Festivals
8-10 July – Slow down and have fun over a weekend of philosophy, husbandry and merriment at Fenton House, Hampstead.… Read more
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