Stories
- Article
A symbol of a lost homeland
The story of one protective amulet from Palestine reveals a complex tale. Encompassing the personal history of an influential doctor and collector, it provides a window onto dispossession and exile, and the painful repercussions that are still felt today.
- Article
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.
- In pictures
Chinese fashion and the history of the cloud collar
Discover the accessory that has captivated people for centuries, from seventh-century buddhas to 21st-century fashion subcultures.
- In pictures
The art of memory
Our ability to recall facts and experiential detail helps us understand, navigate, and make predictions about the world. Julia Nurse explores some of the techniques we have developed to help us to remember.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Symbolism of the Frog IV
Date: c.1950s-1960sReference: PP/EFG/B.63Part of: Griffith, Edward Fyfe (1895-1987)- Archives and manuscripts
Symbolism of the Frog II
Date: c.1950s-1960sReference: PP/EFG/B.61Part of: Griffith, Edward Fyfe (1895-1987)- Archives and manuscripts
Symbolism of the Frog III
Date: c.1950s-1960sReference: PP/EFG/B.62Part of: Griffith, Edward Fyfe (1895-1987)- Archives and manuscripts
Symbolism of the Frog I
Date: c.1950s-1960sReference: PP/EFG/B.60Part of: Griffith, Edward Fyfe (1895-1987)- Archives and manuscripts
Symbolism of the Frog V
Date: c.1950s-1960sReference: PP/EFG/B.64Part of: Griffith, Edward Fyfe (1895-1987)