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Photographs as evidence of gender identity and sexuality

Intriguing photographs from sexologists’ archives suggest they could have helped people explore their gender identity and sexuality.

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Homes for the hives of industry

By building workers’ villages, industry titans demonstrated both philanthropy and control. Employees’ health improved, while rulebooks told them how to live ideal lives.

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Audrey in the world

As the collection is fully catalogued, the archive is opened up to the public. A feature film about Audrey premieres, and Audrey gets her own Wikipedia page, so people can learn about her. For archivist Elena, it’s time to step back.

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Invisibility

Why do menopausal women feel invisible? Because nobody talks about menopause or because society doesn't value older women?

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  • Various items from various CMAC Collection.
  • A Sicilian boy, naked from the waist up, his hand level with his shoulder, crowned with leaves. Photograph by W. von Gloeden, 1901.
  • A Sicilian boy, naked from the waist up, his hand level with his shoulder, crowned with leaves. Photograph by W. von Gloeden, 1901.
  • Two naked Sicilian boys, in a rocky setting outdoors. Photograph by W. von Gloeden, 1900.
  • Sir Francis Drake. Line engraving by T. de Leu after J. Rabel.
  • Sir Francis Drake. Line engraving by T. de Leu after J. Rabel.
  • A baby with an encephalocele lying on a bed. Photographs by F.A. Hudson, 1869.
  • A baby with an encephalocele lying on a bed. Photographs by F.A. Hudson, 1869.
  • A baby with an encephalocele lying on a bed. Photographs by F.A. Hudson, 1869.
  • A baby with an encephalocele lying on a bed. Photographs by F.A. Hudson, 1869.
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