Stories
- Article
Theriac: An ancient brand?
The name theriac survived for around for two millennia as a pharmaceutical term. But a ‘brand’ name is not always a guarantee of quality.
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The poetic language of health
When his doctors could only offer phone consultations, James Morland turned to poetry to make sense of the medical terms describing his symptoms and test results.
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In the tracks of Derek Jarman’s tears
Researcher E K Myerson shares her moving encounters with the personal papers of artist and filmmaker Derek Jarman.
- 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.
Catalogue
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Venice: boatmen near the moorings in a dock. Etching by F. Berardi after A. Canaletto.
Canaletto, 1697-1768.Date: [between 1700 and 1799]Reference: 2491308i- Books
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Venice, a maritime republic / Frederic C. Lane.
Lane, Frederic Chapin, 1900-1984Date: [1973]- Pictures
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Venice: the Grand Canal. Etching by G.B. Brustoloni after A. Canaletto.
Canaletto, 1697-1768.Date: [between 1700 and 1799]Reference: 2498679i- Archives and manuscripts
Venice: Confraternity for the Redemption of Captive Jews
Confraternity for the Redemption of Captive JewsDate: 1671-1711Reference: MS.5266- Books
Venice and the Mediterranean lazarettos / curated by Nelli-Elena Vanzan Marchini.
Date: 2004