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Hookah smoking in colonial Calcutta

Hookah smoking began in the royal courts of Mughal India, and like many other local customs, it was readily adopted by British colonials in the 18th century as a symbol of wealth and status.

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Graphic Gallery: Blue

Earth is often known as the ‘blue planet’. Its blue skies and seas represent the air we breathe and the water we drink.

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People against pollution

Alice Bell reflects on what happens when communities help solve environmental problems, and whether citizen science can help fight industrial pollution today.

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The origins and meanings of pharmacy symbols

What have snakes, unicorns and crocodiles got to do with pharmacies? The history of these modern signs goes back to the Greek gods.

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  • Suggested plans for the adoption of Turner and Robertshaw's dividable closet or improved pail system : patented 1879.
  • In honour bound we adopt the national scale of voluntary rations / Ministry of Food.
  • "J'ai oublié de prendre mes médicaments!" : "J'adopte les bons reflexes!" / ARCAT.
  • "J'ai oublié de prendre mes médicaments!" : "J'adopte les bons reflexes!" / ARCAT.
  • "J'ai oublié de prendre mes médicaments!" : "J'adopte les bons reflexes!" / ARCAT.
  • In honour bound we adopt the national scale of voluntary rations / Ministry of Food.
  • "J'ai oublié de prendre mes médicaments!" : "J'adopte les bons reflexes!" / ARCAT.
  • "J'ai oublié de prendre mes médicaments!" : "J'adopte les bons reflexes!" / ARCAT.
  • A man in a large dark coloured dress adopting a standing pose in profile. Colour process print, 1910.
  • A man in a large dark coloured dress adopting a standing pose in profile. Colour process print, 1910.
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