Browse the blog The latest news, blogs and discoveries from the Caird Library & Archive team. Filters… Explore themes - Any -Topics-Maritime history--Life at sea--Ships and boats--Exploration and encounters--Trade and empire--Enslavement and resistance--War and conflict-Space and astronomy--Astronomy guides--History of astronomy--Space science--People in astronomy--Astrophotography--Astronomy Photographer of the Year galleries-Time--Greenwich Mean Time--Clocks and timekeeping--Seasons and calendars--Time and navigation-Art and culture--Portraits--Seascapes and landscapes--Contemporary art--Architecture--Decorative arts--Photography-The ocean--Ocean science--People and the ocean--Shipping and industry--Migration and movement-Royal history--Royal Greenwich--Tudors--Stuarts Location - Any -Cutty SarkNational Maritime MuseumQueen's HouseRoyal ObservatoryPrince Philip Maritime Collections CentreIn GreenwichOnlineOther Specialism - Any -AstronomyConservationCuratorialEvents & VenuesHMS NHS: The Nautical Health ServiceLibrary & ArchiveVolunteers Search keywords Applied FiltersLibrary & Archive 17 Apr 2024 Exploring the Experiences of British Prisoners of War during the First World War The turbulent years of the First World War witnessed a myriad of human experiences, among which the stories of British prisoners of war (POWs) stand as testaments to resilience, endurance, and the human spirit. 26 Mar 2024 Telling the story of the Challenger Expedition, 1872–76 Daisy Chamberlain curated a recent display of Library and Archive materials relating to the Challenger Expedition (1872–76). Here she explores the hidden stories, scientific research and record of sailors' lives held within these materials. 07 Mar 2024 Campi Phlegraei: Sir William Hamilton’s account of eruptions of Mounts Vesuvius and Etna 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. 07 Feb 2024 Opium and Empires workshop A recent visit to the Caird Library by students from the School of Oriental and African Studies shows that making collections accessible is a two-way street. 16 Oct 2023 Armchair Empires: Thomas Pennant’s ‘Outlines of the Globe’ Explore a fascinating collection in the Caird Library and Archive which was written by a “traveller” who didn’t do any travelling. 12 Oct 2023 The history of Bounce: 'a dog of talents' At the end of the 18th century, Bounce was not only a beloved companion to one of our most famous admirals, but considered by his owner the perfect naval dog - and more intelligent than some of his officers! 10 Oct 2023 How coffee has shaped Britain's maritime history This blog looks at how a seemingly insignificant bean provided the stimulus to advancements in naval intelligence, technology, trade and science First Prev Page 1 Page 2 Current page 3 Page 4 Page 5 … Next Last