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Fellow holidaymakers
history of scienceAinsley Vinall discovers how past Fellows of the Royal Society have spent their summer holidays.
Spectral lights
history of scienceKeith Moore dips into the diaries of Sir John Herschel FRS, and finds the great man troubled by visual migraines and the turbulent Charles Babbage, but soothed by his granddaughter's Beethoven recitals.
Snarleyyow, the hellish hound
history of scienceTo celebrate World Book Day, this post takes a look at Captain Marryat FRS, his works, and his devilish canine creation.