Aidan Hartley

If the oldest living thing in the world dies, that’s not a cheery message for the rest of the planet

The continent is getting richer, healthier, more enterprising and more conscious of conserving its natural resources

This morning I woke up long before dawn to the sound of distant drumming from a local village

When I visit Europe I feel I am in a place facing decline, aging and cultural confusion

Growing up, the hide was laid across the floor at home and I used to lie on it, urging dad to tell me the story again