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Queen Elizabeth on Camera

On 4th June 2016, the nation will be celebrating the Queen’s birthday with the annual Trooping...

The Mastermind of Magic: Harry Houdini

Before blockbusters, before stunts and special effects, there were magicians. People that could...

Ireland’s Home Rule Debate: 100 years

The Home Rule movement emerged in Ireland as a backlash against the the 1801 Act of Union with...

Batman vs. Superman? Who’s your hero? Explore the incredible visual history of American superheroes.

First, a bit of history: Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice is a follow-up to 2013’s Man of...

1945: Celebrate! End of war in Europe

8 May 1945 was Victory in Europe (VE) Day, and it marked the formal conclusion of Hitler’s war....

Football: Our Beautiful Game

Dive into the history of England’s football glory with the National Football Museum’s collection...

A brief history of early photography

Photography is coming of age as an aesthetic discipline. Now in its second year, Photo London...

Controlling the State: Chinese Propaganda Posters

Traditionally, Chinese political culture has used the arts to control behavior and thought. This...

Bethlem Museum of the Mind

Bethlem Museum of the Mind, the pioneering new gallery and museum at the world’s oldest...

Top Board Games to Kill Boredom

Let’s face it, no matter what season it is, there are bound to be plenty of rainy showers to keep...

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