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The pirate hunter's cup
What does a carved coconut shell have to do with one of the most deadly pirates in history? Dr Robert Blyth follows the story of Bartholomew Roberts, and the 'forgotten pirate hunter' Captain Chaloner Ogle
The story behind... The Keeper of All The Secrets
Artist Jacqueline Bishop speaks to historian Stella Dadzie about the influences behind her ceramic artwork, now on display in the Queen’s House
'Out with the camera, my senses are heightened' – behind the lens with Paul Haworth
Discover the vibrant nocturnal world of East Anglian astrophotographer Paul Haworth, shortlisted in 2024's Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition
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3. Astronomy demonstrated: instruments and models
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astronomical t&e: astrolabe
astronomical t&e: astrolabe(Persian)
astronomical t&e: astrolabe(Turkish)
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documentary artifact: globe, celestial
documentary artifact: globe, celestial(Islamic)
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timekeeping t&e: astrolabe(Persian)
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'Ali, Hajji
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