08 Nov 2018
Black Poppies – Britain’s Black Community and the Great War
Author and historian Stephen Bourne shares stories of the African and Caribbean Royal and Merchant Navy personnel who served in the First World War. 
08 Nov 2018
18th century sailing times between the English Channel and the Coast of America: How long did it take?
At the Caird Library we receive questions about sailing times between two ports of call very frequently.
06 Nov 2018
Bettina von Zwehl
Artist Bettina von Zwehl's series of photographic portrait miniatures, inspired by 16th century works of art, is on display in the Queen's House.
31 Oct 2018
Ghost ships
Delve into several hair-raising tales from our collection
31 Oct 2018
Pioneering Paddle Steamers
The Caird Library's display case has a new display featuring items which tell the story of early steam vessels.
03 Oct 2018
Meet the man behind the mask
Read an interview with artist Mat Collishaw. He reveals the process of making the Mask of Youth, an animatronic portrait of Queen Elizabeth I.
28 Sep 2018
Fort St Angelo
Malta, rich in history, is visited by millions of tourists every year, myself included. Famous for its home of the Knights of Saint John, records of Malta’s history can be found as far back as the Neolithic period. No matter where you turn on the island you run into a historical building. One such building often mentioned in the manuscripts is Fort St Angelo.