Robin Lane Fox

He is a world-known classicist bringing together two passions: the classic world and flowers. He is an undeniable reference point in Classics at Oxford University, where he works as reader of Ancient History. His major publications include Alexander the Great (the bestselling biography of this historical figure) and The Classical World: An Epic History from Homer to Hadrian (reference book for anybody interested in Antiquity). His huge erudition does not affect his brilliant narrative ability. Besides, Lane Fox has been a weekly columnist about gardening of the Financial Times since 1970, Garden Master of the New College gardens (Oxford) and several times gold medal-winner at the Chelsea Flower Show. The curriculum of this atypical and exciting figure includes being the historical consultant for Alexander, Oliver Stone’s film, where he also appears as an extra in the battle of Gaugamela.