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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.

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  • The gods of the Egyptians, or, Studies in Egyptian mythology / by E.A. Wallis Budge...With 98 coloured plates and 131 illustrations in the text.
  • The gods of the Egyptians, or, Studies in Egyptian mythology / by E.A. Wallis Budge...With 98 coloured plates and 131 illustrations in the text.
  • The gods of the Egyptians, or, Studies in Egyptian mythology / by E.A. Wallis Budge...With 98 coloured plates and 131 illustrations in the text.
  • Human proportions established through mythological figures. Engraving.
  • Human proportions established through mythological figures. Engraving.
  • Human proportions established through mythological figures. Engraving.
  • Human proportions established through mythological figures. Engraving.
  • Human proportions established through mythological figures. Engraving.
  • A dying man surrounded by fantastic and mythological figures. Coloured etching.
  • A dying man surrounded by fantastic and mythological figures. Coloured etching.
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