Stories
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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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Blood
Discover the history, mythology and taboos around blood and menopause, and hear from some contemporary voices about their experiences of periods and the onset of menopause.
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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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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.
Catalogue
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Naissance et petite enfance dans l'Antiquite : actes du colloque de Fribourg, 28 novembre - 1er decembre 2001 / Veronique Dasen (ed.).
Date: 2004- Books
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The pantheon, representing the fabulous histories of the heathen gods and most illustrious heroes in a Sbort, Plain and Familiar Method, by way of dialogue. Illustrated and adorned with elegant Copper Cutts of the several Deities. Written by Fra. Pomey, of the Society of Jesus, Author of the French and Latin Dictionary; for the Use of the Dauphin. The sixth edition: in which the whole translation is revised, and much amended, a new Set of Cuts added, with a copious index: Whereby it is now made more fit than any of the former Impressions for the use of schools. By Andrew Tooke, A.M.
Pomey, François, 1618-1673.Date: MDCCXIII. [1713]- Books
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A new moral system of geography, Containing an account of the different nations ancient and modern: Their situation and climate - their rise and fall - their customs and manners; including, a description of each country, and their respective productions, by which commerce has been established, and society cemented for the good of mankind. Adorned with the dresses of each country.
Date: 1790- Books
Die Magie der Pilze : psychoaktive Pflanzen in Mythos, Alchemie und Religion / Clark Heinrich ; aus dem Amerikanischen übertragen von Annette Charpentier ; mit einem Vorwort von Christian Rätsch.
Heinrich, Clark, 1945-Date: 1998- Pictures
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A large cannon pushed forwards by Furies crushes American soldiers under its wheels; representing the American Civil War. Wood engraving after J. Tenniel, 1864.
Tenniel, John, 1820-1914.Date: 1864Reference: 36184i