Stories
- 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.
- Book extract
The science of why things spread
From deadly pandemics to viral tweets, Adam Kucharski explores what makes something contagious.
- Book extract
You, a thousand years ago
Jack Hartnell argues that, if we were transported into the medieval past, we’d find ourselves somewhere different yet strangely familiar.
- Article
Fantastic beasts and unnatural history
Find out how a 17th-century compendium of the natural world came to present fantastical beasts –like dragons – as real, living creatures.
Catalogue
- Audio
Science and magic. Pt. 1, Medieval magic.
Date: 2001- Digital Images
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Medieval Science in England. A 15th century
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Medieval Science in England. A 15th century
- Archives and manuscripts
Spanish Influence on the Progress of Medieval Science...
Date: 1935Reference: MS.8321Part of: Burroughs Wellcome Ltd.: historical material- Books
Science médiévale d'Espagne et d'alentour / Guy Beaujouan.
Beaujouan, Guy.Date: [1992], ©1992