All about ink

Nothing is static. Everything we see is flying about at incomprehensible speeds. The objects we touch, the things we look at that are seemingly stationary are vibrating and moving as the atoms within them jostle in space. The way these particles fall into place has a profound impact on how the simple, everyday objects around us function. Let’s start with ink.

Capturing the horror of war

This article takes a look at war photography over the years and how it has helped us empathise with the suffering of others. But now, with social media, could photography be a dangerous medium for representing conflict to the world?

Conserving a Piece of Queer Heritage

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In honour of LGBT+ History Month

National Museums Scotland gifted rare collection of 17th century Scottish silver

The history of red lipstick

Durham University’s archaeologists uncover ancient tower at Auckland Castle

Was Margaret of Anjou as bad as Shakespeare said she was?

The secret history of Coco Chanel