Stories from our Collections

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From the Archives: 'I’ll let him know his place in nature'

It was on this day, 29 June 1895, that Thomas Henry Huxley, biologist and fierce friend of Charles Darwin, died. To mark the occasion, we're reproducing an article published in our members' magazine, 'PuLSe', by Fellow and volunteer, Alan Brafield.

29th June 2022

John A. Burton FLS (1944–2022): A far-sighted conservationist, naturalist and author

Passionate and inspiring, John Burton forged new approaches to conservation, mentored generations of young conservationists, and has left a legacy of over 1 million acres (405,000 hectares) saved for conservation worldwide.

21st June 2022

Fly on, Little Wig: The curious history of London’s parakeets

This year, for World Parrot Day and London History Day on 31 May, Leonie Berwick looks into the stories behind one of London’s most surprising species.

30th May 2022

Blogs and Essays

Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker’s "Prince of Mantua" Medal

Our Curator of Artefacts Glenn Benson examines one of the great botanist's medals, and finds that all that glitters is not gold

23rd May 2022

Treasures of the Month

Professor Gunnar Broberg (1942-2022): An Unsurpassed and Astute Historian of Linnaeus

Curious and friendly, Gunnar Broberg set human beings as the frontispiece of historical research. In his death, he will be remembered for his humour, empathy and intellect.

18th May 2022

Blogs and Essays

Discover More: Plastics in Nature

Plastics are everywhere. These (incredibly useful) human-made materials can now be found polluting ecosystems across the globe, and traces can also be found within the bodies of various organisms, including us. Discover more with Linnean Learning.