Stories
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A brief history of tattoos
The earliest evidence of tattoo art dates from 5000 BC, and the practice continues to hold meaning for many cultures around the world.
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Illuminated manuscripts, illuminating medicines
From rare bugs to exorbitantly priced plant parts, find out more about the artistic and medical uses of pigments from the past.
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The case for safe skin bleaching
Skin bleaching tends to attract a negative press for a whole host of reasons. But when used to treat medical problems, its positive side becomes clear.
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Written on my body
Scars mean David Jesudason has never enjoyed seeing his reflection. Recounting the stories behind the marks on his face and body, he finds the only one that symbolises hope and happiness.
Catalogue
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Pigmentation disorder
- Archives and manuscripts
Pigmentation (55 slides)
Date: 20th CenturyReference: PP/HUN/F/8/19Part of: Hunter, Donald (1898-1977)
- Books
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Pigmentation of face and other parts, especially in women / by Francis Henry Champneys.
Champneys, Francis Henry, Sir, 1848-1930.Date: [1879]- Archives and manuscripts
Pigmentations
Date: 1919-1937Reference: PP/HUN/C/1/66Part of: Hunter, Donald (1898-1977)- Books
Biological perspectives on human pigmentation / Ashley H. Robins.
Robins, Ashley H.Date: 2005
