Stories
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A body apart from the head
We look back at the importance of the head, from how it’s influenced our language to the bold political statement of having it removed.
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The current that kills
In the 19th century, electricity held life in the balance, with the power to execute – or reanimate.
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Western magic’s fascination with the foreigner
Could modern magic shows be perpetuating damaging cultural stereotypes? Shelley Saggar shows how ‘exotic’ costumes and imagery are far from harmless fun.
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Bleeding healthy
For thousands of years, and in many different cultures, people have practised bloodletting for health and medical reasons. Julia Nurse explains where and when bleeding was used, how it was done, and why.
Catalogue
- Ephemera
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Egyptian Hall, open daily from 2 till 5 : The Pygopagi Twins.
Date: [1880?]- Digital Images
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Egyptian headrests
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Egyptian belief and modern thought / by James Bonwick.
Bonwick, James, 1817-1906.Date: 1878- Digital Images
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Egyptian Bryce papyrus, 280/250 BC
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Egyptian Bryce papyrus 280/250 BC