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For many, Charles Dickens is synonymous with Christmas jollity. However, there was a darker side to Dickens’ work. Not only did he repeatedly refer in his novels and articles to the contemporary filth of the Thames, which culminated in the Great Stink crisis of 1858, he was also actively involved in kick-starting the reform programmes to resolve the issue.

Queering Piracy is a contemporary artwork that explores how some LGBTQ+ communities have adopted and embraced pirate history and symbolism

How does it feel to see 'yourself’ represented – or misrepresented – in museum spaces?

Learn about Dr Nina Baker’s struggle to become one of the first women navigation officers in the British Merchant Navy

The Duke of Edinburgh had a long and very committed involvement with Royal Museums Greenwich.

Royal Museums Greenwich is delighted to acquire ‘Asabikeshiinh Aeris’ by artist Rowan Mersh. The work will go on display as part of the contemporary art collection at the Queen's House.

Last year has been a strange one for staff of the Caird Library as it has been for everyone. One of many things I have been missing from ‘normal’ life is the privilege of being able to travel and explore the world. Luckily for me, I can access the stories and images contained in our vast collection of travel journals to fill the void! I have chosen just one to share with you this month, written by a man who covered lots of ground…

The Caird Library and Archive has several primary and secondary materials relating to marine artists. One of the highlights of our collection is the illustrated logbooks of Nicholas Pocock (1740-1821).

Hear about the legacies of the Windrush generation in Britain from historians S.I. Martin and Kelly Foster