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In this blog we look at a beautifully illustrated account of some eruptions of Mount Vesuvius and Mount Etna by the British Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of Naples, Sir William Hamilton.

Professor Chris Lintott, author, astrophysicist and presenter of the BBC's 'Sky at Night’ programme, discusses the incredible astronomical discoveries made by accident or through unplanned detours

Senior curator Victoria Lane explores the stories behind a newly acquired miniature of the last Mughal Empress

How does it feel to sail solely using the wind and the waves? Wind, Tide & Oar, a new film by Huw Wahl, explores the essence of engineless sailing

A brief look at the varied career of the Scottish physician, author, and campaigner, whose personal papers were recently catalogued.

The winning images in the world's biggest space photography competition have been revealed