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'A banal and depraved business' – how Museum archives help to expose the realities of the transatlantic slave trade
Records, newspapers, notes and pamphlets can offer a window into the lives of enslaved people
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RRS Sir David Attenborough – timeline and key dates
Follow the timeline of the new polar research ship, from naming and construction to sea trials and beyond
Why do we mark International Slavery Remembrance Day?
Members of the Ethno Vox choir speak about the significance of ceremony and commemoration
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Windrush Talking Heads
Memories and melodies – listen to the stories of the Windrush generation
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Memories of the Caribbean: supporting people living with dementia
Explore reminiscence resources created for Caribbean people living with dementia and their carers
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Why conservation photography matters
Human activity has caused significant damage to the world’s ocean and marine life. Photographer Octavio Aburto documents the vital changes local communities in Mexico have made to conserve ocean resources
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The Earth Has Many Keys: in conversation with Katie Paterson
Listen to an exclusive interview with artist Katie Paterson as part of World Oceans Day
In photos: life at sea during COVID-19
A photography competition documents the experiences of seafarers who have been stuck at sea due to the coronavirus pandemic
What is the Neptune Declaration?
More than 700 organisations have signed a pledge to highlight the plight of seafarers stranded at sea due to the coronavirus pandemic
How to get started in astrophotography
Want to get into astrophotography but don’t know where to begin? Photographers from Astronomy Photographer of the Year reveal their top tips