The Man in the Mirror: Jan van Eyck & The Arnolfini Portrait
Oil, light, marriage, wealth, religion, and a mystery man in a mirror. What can we make of this? Who is Jan van Eyck? Read on to find out!
Digging Up Dirt: Sutton Hoo & Netflix
Why would anyone want to bury a ship? This question is asked in the Netflix original movie “The Dig” which explores the 1939 Great Ship Burial excavation at Sutton Hoo. Read on to find out about the true story behind the movie!
Paolo Uccello: Festivities, Battles, & New Perspectives
Who is Paolo Uccello? What is he known for? What can we learn from his work? Let’s find out!
Keeping Up With Faustina the Younger: A Tale of Love Affairs, Executions, & Rumors
Rumors flew around the Roman Empire that Faustina the Younger had committed adultery multiple times – the most memorably with a gladiator. Though probably false and created by Faustina’s biggest enemies, the rumors are a lasting piece of Faustina’s legacy.
The Sophilos Dinos and Percy Jackson: Prophecies, Weddings, and a Crazy Cast of Characters!
The Sophilos Dinos and Percy Jackson: Prophecies, Weddings, and a Crazy Cast of Characters!
Five Virtual Museum Tours: See Our Museums From Home
For as long as there has been VR technology, there have been half-excited, half-scaremongering think pieces proclaiming that a new age of tourism has begun. Physical tourism is out, and “virtual tourism” is in. Well, we haven’t quite… Read More
The Evolution of Money: Ancient Coins at the British Museum
Money has always been an important part of the British Museum’s collection. Coins allow us to learn more about the kings and rulers who issued them, and the messages they wanted to send to their people. The British… Read More
6 Stories of Scientific Subterfuge at the Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum seems beautiful and perfect from the outside. The museum is inarguably a force for good in the world, increasing our understanding of nature and how we can protect and preserve the living world.
London in Lockdown: Exploring the Streets From Home
Are you itching to explore but stuck at home? Maybe your trip to London has been cancelled, or you just need to get your brain out exploring beyond the four walls? Let me lead you on a walking tour of London from the safety of your own home!
Learning About Ancient Greek Athletes from a Roman Statue
The Daidoumenos of Vaison is a Roman marble statue of an ancient Greek athlete. Found at Vaison, a Roman town in Southern France, this beautiful piece is at the British Museum (because the Louvre refused to buy it… Read More
Meet Hope & Sophie: Gigantic Natural History Museum Highlights
As soon as you set foot inside the Natural History Museum, you are greeted by some of the collection’s most amazing skeletons. Depending on which entrance you use, you will be met by one of two Natural History… Read More
Getting a Glimpse of Ancient Greek Society from a Drinking Vase
Greek vases are wonderful tools we can use to understand gender roles, rules of social behaviour and practices of real life. Here, we ‘read’ the scene of a drinking vase to get a glimpse of ancient Greek society.
