The work of the engraver, designer and typographer Reynolds Stone (1909-1979) is extremely well-known, although his name is not. You’re likely to have not only seen Stone’s work, but also, in a sense, to own it: in the 1950s he designed the official coat of arms on...
Each year on 2 February, the world eagerly anticipates the appearance of a cute and famous rodent, named Punxsutawney Phil. The day is observed as Groundhog Day in the USA and Canada and watched across world. But why Groundhog Day and what is a Groundhog? A Brief...
For many people, New Year has just finished… but millions of others across the world will soon be celebrating Chinese New Year. You may be aware that in 2023, Chinese New Year falls on 22nd January (the date changes each year, depending on the cycle of the moon). You...
Vikings first invaded Britain in the late 8th century, with the first recorded attack taking place in 793 AD when they landed at Lindisfarne and raided the church there. But whilst the Vikings’ legacy can be said to be one of violent invasions, they also made some...
On the 3rd January 1924 Howard Carter discovered the tomb of the young Pharaoh, Tutankhamen. Whilst the most well-known mummies are those discovered in Egypt, however, they aren’t the only ones in existence, as many civilisations across the globe have been found to...
The United Kingdom has a long and illustrious history when it comes to dinosaur discoveries. It is home to some of the most important paleontological discoveries ever made, many of which have shed new light on the prehistoric world. From ancient sea reptiles to the...
