Podcast History of science Podcast: Einstein on the run – with Andrew Robinson Andrew Robinson tells the story of how Britain became the a refuge for Einstein from rumoured assassination by Nazi agents. Podcast: Einstein on the run – with Andrew Robinson Read more
Blog History of science More than meets the eye: the photograph that settled an astronomical debate Astronomers in the 1800s couldn't figure out what the mysterious 'flames' observed in a total solar eclipse were. Warren de la More than meets the eye: the photograph that settled an astronomical debate Read more
Blog History of science Subatomic science: JJ Thomson's discovery of the electron Read about how JJ Thomson announced his discovery of the electron at the Royal Institution in this blog by our Head of Heritage Subatomic science: JJ Thomson's discovery of the electron Read more
Blog History of science Searching for the South Pole An unassuming painting sets Laurence Scales on the trail of an 1841 Antarctic voyage to the bottom of the world. Searching for the South Pole Read more
Blog History of science Six amazing objects from the Ri's Faraday Museum Tucked away in the heart of Mayfair is our must-see free museum for science and history fans alike. Six amazing objects from the Ri's Faraday Museum Read more
Blog Art, culture and society History of science Letters to Gwendoline – WWI Bragg family correspondence One story of Gallipoli told through letters home in memory of Anzac Day Letters to Gwendoline – WWI Bragg family correspondence Read more
From the collection History of science Movement of a magnetic fluid and other film trims The movement of a magnetic fluid underneath a glass plate under a microscope. Movement of a magnetic fluid and other film trims Read more
From the collection History of science 50 years a winner In 1965 the BBC commissioned this programme to celebrate the 50th anniversary of William Lawrence Bragg winning the Nobel Prize 50 years a winner Read more
From the collection History of science Demonstration of Michael Faraday’s lines of force A silent excerpt from an educational film describing Michael Faraday’s discovery of lines of force. Demonstration of Michael Faraday’s lines of force Read more
From the collection History of science Prelude to power: The story of Faraday and the induction ring This black and white film from the late 1950s details the scientific researches of Michael Faraday undertaken at the Royal Prelude to power: The story of Faraday and the induction ring Read more
