Category Archives: History
Door 13: A Geological Voyage through History Part 1 – Under the River
Door 10: M is for Meteorite
Door 7: Account of a meteorite and mammoth from Russia
Door 5: The fossils of Etheldred Benett
Door 3: A very Pathe Christmas
War stories behind the stones
A guest post from geologist Nina Morgan* The epitaphs at the base of the headstones in any Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) cemetery serve as moving reminders of those who lost their lives during the two World Wars and as witness to the grief and loss of those who knew and loved them. The headstones … Continue reading
Sir Arthur Keith, Or: The Skull – Whodunnit?
A guest post from Lindsay James Keith, in which he defends his great uncle against charges of having perpetrated one of science’s most infamous frauds… Continue reading
Maps, Meteorites, Mary Anning and the Missing Link
Museum Lates have become a familiar feature in London – everyone from the Science Museum to the Tate Modern are opening up for evening visitors. Two weeks ago, we participated in our first Courtyard Lates event – the second of a three part series of evening events at Burlington House. Visitors stopped by for a … Continue reading
The Lion Salt Works – lend your support!
There are just two days left to vote in the National Lottery awards, and support the Lion Salt Works in its bid to win a Heritage Award! Voting closes at midnight on Wednesday 20th July. Click here to vote Located in Marston, Cheshire, the Lion Salt Works Museum is a monument to the UK’s last … Continue reading
The Geological Society Blog 