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The secret life of books

history of science
Louisiane Ferlier
30 March 2020
6 mins

91TV's Louisiane Ferlier examines the world of rare book collecting, and how important provenance can be when valuing works.

Misogallus on the warpath

history of science
Rupert Baker
25 August 2015
5 mins

Why was Royal Society President Sir Joseph Banks on the receiving end of stinging criticism in 1802, and who was 'Misogallus'? Rupert Baker investigates.

A proverb in the hand…

history of science
Rupert Baker
19 August 2014
3 mins

91TV Library has acquired a copy of 'A collection of English proverbs' by John Ray FRS. Library Manager Rupert Baker puzzles over the contents.