Author Rebecca Franks
Rebecca Franks

Rebecca Franks

Rebecca Franks is a freelance journalist and editor, working for titles including BBC Countryfile and BBC History magazines. She is a classical music critic for The Times and the former managing editor of BBC Music Magazine. She loves walking, swimming outdoors and seeking out the places where the arts, history and nature meet.

Recent articles by Rebecca Franks

How did the Romans capture lions and tigers for bloodthirsty entertainment at the Colosseum?

It is well known that Romans used lions for entertainment - but how on earth did they capture these ferocious animals?
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