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The stories behind the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, and the work of our curators, scientists and staff.
Breaking the Ice: The First Year in Antarctica
Before the world had heard of Scott and Shackleton, another explorer hatched a plan to spend a year in Antarctica. He was Carsten Borchgrevink, and his team proved it was possible for humans to survive the Antarctic winter.
Dogs in Antarctica: Tales from the Pack
Meet the canine characters who helped Antarctic heroes like Scott and Shackleton explore the icy continent. From Kid the Courageous to Osman the Great, the dogs who pulled sledges and provided companionship on the great Antarctic expeditions all had tales of their own.
Blog Posts
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Dame Ngaio Marsh: Author, Actress and Painter
Mon, 07 Mar 2022
Dame Ngaio Marsh is well-known for her work in theatre and crime fiction, but her history as a painter is not so well recognised.
Stories
Short stories from the collection and behind the scenes at the Museum. For easy access to our short stories, follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or subscribe to our e newsletter.
Bucchero or Black Glaze? Know Your Ancient Ceramics
Wed, 30 Mar 2022
Etruscan bucchero is a type of ceramic tableware produced in central Italy between the 7th and 5th centuries BCE. It is characterised by a dark grey or black clay that is burnished to create a highly polished surface that is thought, by some scholars, to emulate metal.
A Birthday Present for Wee Jessie
Fri, 11 Mar 2022
This tiny wooden stool was made 171 years ago for a 3-year-old’s birthday.
When Evolution Springs a Surprise
Wed, 16 Mar 2022
Some of the animals in Fur, Fangs and Feathers are not what they appear to be.
