Stories
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History of condoms from animal to rubber
Come on a journey from the first recorded condoms in the 16th century to the modern female condoms in the 1990s – and everything in between.
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A brief history of tattoos
The earliest evidence of tattoo art dates from 5000 BC, and the practice continues to hold meaning for many cultures around the world.
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A virtual view of history
Step inside Anne Frank’s house or explore the galleries in a museum destroyed by fire. VR brings history and art satisfyingly close when we’re unable to get there in person.
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Fantastic beasts and unnatural history
Find out how a 17th-century compendium of the natural world came to present fantastical beasts –like dragons – as real, living creatures.
Catalogue
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Society of Apothecaries: History of Medicine section, founder member medal
Date: 20th centuryReference: PP/EAU/H.5/1Part of: Underwood, Edgar Ashworth (1899-1980)- Archives and manuscripts
Envelope: 'Returned by Mr Lancashire for The Archive'
Date: 1885 - 1946Reference: WF/C/M/H/20Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Books
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Political and philosophical speculations on the distinguishing characteristics of the present century; and on the state of legislation, military establishments, finances, and commerce, in Europe: with occasional reflections on the probable effects of American independency. By Mr. Linguet, Late of the Parliament of Paris.
Linguet, Simon Nicolas Henri, 1736-1794.Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]- Books
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Medical inquiries and observations / by Benjamin Rush.
Date: 1805- Books
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Medical inquiries and observations / by Benjamin Rush.
Date: 1789