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Rearview Mirror Chronicles Keith Hockton
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Keith Hockton, FRAS, is a publisher, podcaster, writer and author based in Penang, Malaysia. He is South East Asian Editor for International Living, a lifestyle based magazine. He lectures internationally on history and Malaysia and is passionate about making history fun and accessible to all. Keith is a Fellow of The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
His published books include:
• Atlas of Australian Dive Sites - Travellers Edition (Harper Collins Australia, 2003).
• Penang - An inside guide to its historic homes, buildings, monuments and parks (MPH Publishing, 2012; 2nd Edition 2014; 3rd Edition 2017).
• Festivals of Malaysia (Trafalgar Publishing, 2015).
• The Habitat Penang Hill: a pocket history (Entrepot Publishing, 2018)
• Alana and the Secret Life of Trees at Night (Entrepot Publishing, 2018)
• Penang Then & Now: A Century of Change in Pictures (Entrepot Publishing, 2019; 2nd Edition 2021)• Bersama Lima - Five Together (Entrepot Publishing, 2022)
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Rudyard Kipling
Send us a Text Message.Rudyard Kipling, the master storyteller of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, captivated the world with his vibrant tales set against the exotic backdrops of British India and beyond. His timeless works, such as "The Jungle Book" and "Kim," overflow with vivid characters and thrilling adventures, painting a picture of colonial life filled with both beauty and peril. Join Keith as he talks about his life, his writing, which was infused with the ethos of the Br...
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Lady Mary Wortley Montagu - Trailblazing Writer, Adventurer and Poet
Send us a Text Message.Lady Mary Wortley Montagu was a trailblazing writer, poet, and adventurer of the early 18th century, whose audacious spirit and keen intellect set her apart in a male-dominated society. Known for her wit and eloquence, she defied convention by traveling extensively through the Ottoman Empire, where she penned vivid and insightful letters that provided Europeans with a rare glimpse into Eastern culture. Her most significant contribution to medical history was her advocac...
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The Scottish Wars of Independence - William Wallace and Robert the Bruce (Part 3)
Send us a Text Message.William Wallace and Robert the Bruce are towering figures in Scottish history, renowned for their fierce resistance against English domination during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Wallace, known for his unyielding spirit and tactical genius, led the Scots to a legendary victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, embodying the nation's struggle for freedom. His martyrdom in 1305 only fueled the fire of rebellion. Robert the Bruce, initially a cautious no...
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The Scottish Wars of Independence - Sir William Wallace (Part 2)
Send us a Text Message.The Battle of Stirling Bridge, fought on September 11, 1297, was a pivotal clash in the First War of Scottish Independence, showcasing the military genius of William Wallace and Andrew Moray. These two Scottish generals led a vastly outnumbered Scottish force against the English. The Scots strategically used the narrow, wooden Stirling Bridge to their advantage, allowing only a small number of the English troops to cross at a time. As the English knights and infant...
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The Scottish Wars of Independence - The Beginning (Part 1)
Send us a Text Message.The Scottish War of Independence was a dramatic and fierce struggle for national sovereignty, and is a captivating chapter in history, marked by legendary figures and heroic battles. It began in 1296 when Edward I of England invaded Scotland, seeking to subjugate the fiercely independent Scots.Join Keith as he takes you through the circumstances that leads to Edwards bloody invasion of Scotland, to the whispers of William Wallace.
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Magic, Empire and Beastly Bullies - The Real Harry Potter (Part 2)
Send us a Text Message.Harry Potter has captivated the imagination of children from all over the world for decades. A fantasy series inspired by a long lineage of stories, from Lord of The Rings, The Hobbit and Narnia, all committed to the importance of the building of moral character. Join Keith as he traces the roots of J.J Rowling's novels, uncovering Tom Brown's Schooldays in the process, all the while demystifying the real world of public schools, headmasters, weird sports, prefects and ...