Have you ever wondered what pubs were like in Edinburgh’s Old Town? Or asked yourself what people ate and drank during the 18th century?
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We have recently added a beautiful silk wedding dress to our dress history collection. It was worn by Maria Thereza de Rio Branco (known as Thereza) on her wedding day in May 1940. But can you guess the twists and turns of history that link it to J.
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Social History curator Gemma Henderson explores the concept of 'Human Zoos' as part of International Exhibitions in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
What was a ‘Human Zoo’?
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We're continuing our series of blogs to mark Edinburgh 900. In this blog, History Curator Vicky Garrington explores one of Princes Street's iconic retailers.
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We're continuing our series of blogs to mark Edinburgh 900. Here, we dive into the historic links between the port of Leith and the whaling industry with social history curator Vicky Garrington, and discover the forgotten story of a very special penguin delivery.
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Two Fallen Trees