Stories
- Article
Native Americans through the 19th-century lens
The stories behind Rinehart's photographs may not be as black and white as they first appear.
- In pictures
A visual history of cancer
Cancer has a reputation as a modern disease, but these historical images show that it’s been part of our lives for centuries.
- Article
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.
- Article
The hidden history of homesickness
Gail Tolley delves into the history of homesickness and discovers that its rich past holds a clue to how we view the experience today.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Signed autograph note in which Tessier records the history and financial position of Mlle. Marie Antonette Victoire Nicolas Desclaisons
Date: 18th century - 19th centuryReference: MS.7694/21Part of: Tessier, Abbé Alexandre-Henri (1741-1837), French writer on agriculture- Archives and manuscripts
Family tree, Hodgkins of Shutford (manuscript)
Date: 19th century - 20th centuryReference: PP/HO/J/D53Part of: Hodgkin family- Archives and manuscripts
Hodgkin family tree (manuscript) from Hugh Hodgkin (d.1671) to John Hodgkin of Pentonville
Date: 19th century - 20th centuryReference: PP/HO/J/D49Part of: Hodgkin family- Archives and manuscripts
Hodgkin family tree (manuscript) from Thomas Hodgkin (d.1709) to John Hodgkin of Pentonville: two versions
Date: 19th century - 20th centuryReference: PP/HO/J/D50Part of: Hodgkin family- Archives and manuscripts
Family tree of Richard Hodgkin of Banbury (manuscript)
Date: 19th century - 20th centuryReference: PP/HO/J/D51Part of: Hodgkin family
