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AN EXPLORATION OF PRE-REVOLUTIONARY FRANCE, THE ENLIGHTENMENT AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF LES PHILOSOPHES APPEARING ON FRENCH BANKNOTES
In 2019 I began a four-year degree in French and Philosophy, which involved a year abroad studying in France.
13th December 2024
SCOTLAND’S EARLY COINAGE
This article will cover the period from 1136 when David I had the first Scottish coin minted, through to the end of Robert III’s reign in 1406.
13th December 2024
THE ALLURE OF THE UNCONVENTIONAL FIND
For centuries, people have been utilising found objects by incorporating them into pieces of jewellery. It might be a shell or shark tooth necklace, medieval remounting of classical intaglios, or perhaps Gemme Numari.
13th December 2024
THE SEATED SCRIBE
I have been fascinated by Ancient Egypt from a young age. When the opportunity arose not only to study it in my undergraduate degree at Durham University but also to attend an excavation there, the decision required little consideration.
13th December 2024