In what ways can Beowulf be said to be similar to the prevelent visual art trend of the time- interlace patterning?   For examples of interlace art you can check out my instagram @jimlockeyartist wher

a bit of a miniature episode in which I discuss the unfortunate use of the term Anglo-saxon by certain sections of the internet. I'm always open to learn and be taught by people who can help me to be

A discussion of Kennings in Old English Poetry what are they, what are some examples from BEOWULF and why should you care?   There's a video to go along with this episode, watch it here: https://yout

Grendel is the first monster we are introduced in Beowulf, I am interested in how he is portayed as an outsider and exile. I explored that in this short piece of creative writing.

BEOWULF Uncertain Fate The changing landscape of destiny in the Anglo-Saxon mind.   I hope you enjoy this episode focussing on a single word from the Old English Poem BEOWULF. We'll also be comparing

We're back for season 2, this season we're going to be taking a deep dive into the Old English Poem BEOWULF. Exploring the text from every angle we can think of.

Jim takes a look back at the first 9 episodes and asks, whats the connection here. Includes- iconoclasm, Beowulf, Dante's Paradiso, Game Boy's and more.

It was a joy to speak to Victoria Foster, artist and creator of Pen & Plant. Victoria has a way of getting to the heart of the matter which I love. It is also interesting to hear yet another experienc

This week Jim discusses the old english poem Beowulf, his latest literary obsession. Followed by a short musing about how micro-obsessions can fuel something larger.

Poet writer and creator of 'write like a grrrl' hopped on zoom to discuss writers notebooks. It was a great conversation. We talked about materials, expectation, creative freedom and finding the space