100-Year-Old Book Restoration
Professional book restorer Sophia Bogle shows how to restore a 120 year old book.
Quipu: Incan String Communication
Communication comes in many forms, and throughout history humans have been creative with how they communicate with each other and record information; these knotted strings the Inca
Tahitian Mourner’s Costume
Mourner’s costume from Tahiti, collected by Captain Cook in 1774. The costume is made of barkcloth, pearl shell, feather, and coconut shell. Visit the British Museum’s blog
Turkish Dagger
Gold Turkish dagger with rubies and engraved floral filigree, ca. 1550-1600. Currently at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Wien.
