Stories
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A history of twins in science
For thousands of years, twins have been a source of fascination in mythology, religion and the arts. Since the 19th century, they have also been the subject of scientific study and experimentation.
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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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Plant portraits
The beautiful and mysterious illustrations in medieval herbals convey a wealth of knowledge about the plants they portray.
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Deciding a date for the end of the world
When will the world end? Charlotte Sleigh explores how our obsession with dates and dramatic imaginings of the end can distract us from the dangers slowly creeping up on us.
Catalogue
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Mythology / by Jane Ellen Harrison.
Harrison, Jane Ellen, 1850-1928.Date: 1963- Books
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Mythology, or, Fabulous histories of the Heathen deities.
Date: 1800- Books
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[Mythology made easy; or, a new history of the heathen gods and goddesses, ... ]
Date: 1790- Books
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Mythology of the soul : a research into the unconscious from schizophrenic dreams and drawings / by H.G. Baynes.
Baynes, H. G. (Helton Godwin), 1882-1943.Date: 1940- Books
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Mythology; or, a history of the fabulous deities of the ancients: designed to facilitate the study of history, poetry, painting, &c.
Monsigny, Madame.Date: [1794?]