Stories
- Book extract
The history of brainwashing
Is it possible to control what other people think? In this abridged extract from his book ‘Brainwashed’, psychoanalyst and historian Daniel Pick offers us a new history of thought control.
- Article
Bubbles of history
Since the 1960s, scientists have been able to study the air from past centuries by analysing particles in Arctic ice samples. But as the polar ice melts, the future of this research is changing.
- Article
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.
- 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.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Founders, Explorers and Medals
Date: 1880-1982Reference: WF/M/I/ND/06/04Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Books
Surgeons, sea and shore : European medical explorers and natural history in northern Australia - the first 200 years / Jeanette Covacevich and John Pearn.
Covacevich, JeanetteDate: 1994- Archives and manuscripts
'Dartford Museum' - Prints
Date: 1888-1975Reference: WF/M/I/DM/02Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Explorers Cuttings Book 7
The Wellcome Foundation LtdDate: 1935 - 1940Reference: WF/M/GB/35/04Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Journals
- Online
Explorations in economic history
Date: 1969-
Events
- Discussion
Exploring the History of Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
Viewing Room
Past
- Relaxed
- Discussion
Unfolding Histories Within Arabic Manuscripts
Online
Available to watch
Part of Exploring Research
- Captioned (online)
- Auto-captioned
- Discussion
The Entangled Histories of LGBTQI+ Lives in Britain
Online
Available to watch
Part of Exploring Research
- Auto-captioned