Hannah, Author at Hannah Fielding

Sobek, the Egyptian god of the Nile

This ancient god, inspired by the fearsome crocodile of the Nile, was worshipped for thousands of years.

A legendary love story: Abelard and Héloïse

Let me take you back in time, to the 12th century, and tell you a story that has become legend. This is a true story, and it has inspired many stories since.

The exquisite sculptures of Antonio Canova

Two hundred years after his death, the works of this Italian sculptor continue to awe and inspire.

‘Dreams are necessary to life’: Anaïs Nin

Taking inspiration from an insightful writer…

Spring blossoms

As the poet Emily Dickinson wrote, ‘A light exists in spring.’

To sleep, perchance to dream

Where does a dream end and reality begin? Can a dream not only come true but be true?

Timeless views from the River Nile

Drifting serenely along the waterway that is the source of life – the perfect way to see the age-old beauty of Egypt.

Papyrus: the ‘paper’ of Ancient Egypt

The Nile was the source of life in Egypt – and of the all-important papyrus plant.

Floriography and the symbolic meaning of flowers

Throughout history, people have seen flowers as not only beautiful but also symbolic.

The origins of English words

Have you ever wondered why we use the words we use today?

Springtime captured in poetry

Spring: beautiful, hopeful and a great source of inspiration for poets…

Do you read classic literature?

On why we may not read classic literature – and how we may do so.

The lost pleasure of handwriting

‘I have found that when I am writing something emotional, I must write it the first time directly with hand on paper. Handwriting is more connected to the movement of the heart.’ So wrote Natalie Goldberg in Writing Down the Bones, and I quite agree. For me, handwriting has such soul.

The Temple of Isis, Philae

This ancient temple, devoted to the mother goddess, is a uniquely precious site in Egypt.

Comparing Egyptian, Roman and Greek gods

Did the ancient civilisations have similar deities?

A legendary love story: Tristan and Isolde

So many of our modern-day love stories are inspired by legends, stories that have been passed down from generation to generation, and so it is with the tale of Tristan and Isolde.