All Historical Perspective articles – Page 2
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FeaturesListon and Lister: surgery, anaesthesia and antiseptics
It seems unlikely that an interest in the history of microbiology would bring one to the roof garret of an 18th century church in Southwark.
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FeaturesThe role of water in the transmission of disease
Breaking records: In 2018 the UK was host to the largest ever recorded fatberg.
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FeaturesA deep dive into the story of vinegar
The material used in chip shops is generally not vinegar at all.
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FeaturesBrown Institution
The new United States Embassy was previously the site of a microbiological institution.
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FeaturesThe race for acetone during the First World War
In 1917, conkers were as an important national resource.
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FeaturesLondon's hidden plague pits
Bunhill Fields cemetery in the City Road is a quiet haven on the edge of the City of London, mainly attracting office workers seeking lunchtime tranquility or possibly a shortcut to the Artillery Arms pub in Bunhill Row.
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FeaturesThe Tropical Products Institute
If you ever found yourself fortunate enough to visit the old SfAM (now AMI) offices in Charles Darwin House, then a short walk would have led you to a site of significance to our knowledge of mycotoxins.
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