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A symbol of a lost homeland

The story of one protective amulet from Palestine reveals a complex tale. Encompassing the personal history of an influential doctor and collector, it provides a window onto dispossession and exile, and the painful repercussions that are still felt 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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Chinese fashion and the history of the cloud collar

Discover the accessory that has captivated people for centuries, from seventh-century buddhas to 21st-century fashion subcultures.

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The art of memory

Our ability to recall facts and experiential detail helps us understand, navigate, and make predictions about the world. Julia Nurse explores some of the techniques we have developed to help us to remember.

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  • Death, symbolism: three skeletons with roundel of corpses,
  • Death, symbolism: three skeletons with roundel of corpses,
  • [Taking Care campaign symbol].
  • Hand covered in various symbols
  • Shiva and his symbols. Watercolour drawing.
  • Chemical symbols. Woodall, Surgeon's Mate. 1630
  • Neolithic representation of solar symbols, Spain.
  • [Taking Care campaign symbol rectangular sticker].
  • [Circular Taking Care campaign symbol badge].
  • [Circular Taking Care campaign symbol badge].
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