A River Runs Through It
Once a museum artefact has been pinned to a place on The Earth Museum map connected with its history, we can start to explore its links to that place and… Read More »A River Runs Through It
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Green Leaf of Empire: a Virginian river and English island
4000 geographic miles of ocean separate the Nansemond River and its people from the Isle of Wight, yet their histories became entwined during the C17th, when the first English colonists… Read More »Green Leaf of Empire: a Virginian river and English island
The Hand-Painted Tray
One of the great perks of being involved in The Earth Museum is how you have the opportunity to discover amazing artefacts in heritage collections. All are unique, and some… Read More »The Hand-Painted Tray
East Cowes: Home of Shipbuilders and Royalty
With a population of just 7,000 people, East Cowes on the Isle of Wight is a small town with a big history. Home to Osborne House, the summer palace of… Read More »East Cowes: Home of Shipbuilders and Royalty
The Earth Museum: Dive In and Explore
Imagination is a never-ending source of inspiration. But what of the real places and people of the World and the detailed heritage marks they make in our landscapes and museums?… Read More »The Earth Museum: Dive In and Explore
Ours Is A History of Warriors: Charlotte Edith Anderson Monture
A final story for the moment inspired by our work with Gosport and Fareham Multi-Academy Trust on creating KS3 learning resources about World War 1 and global citizenship. Charlotte Edith… Read More »Ours Is A History of Warriors: Charlotte Edith Anderson Monture
Remembering: Joseph Alexander Wilmerdinge Peterson
100 years ago this month, Lance Corporal Joseph Alexander Wilmerdinge Peterson died of injuries sustained on the battlefield during World War 1. In this week’s story, we discover more about… Read More »Remembering: Joseph Alexander Wilmerdinge Peterson
A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 21
150 World Heritage Sites are currently discoverable on our resource, each with a brief introduction and link to a short video connecting you with a sense of people and places.… Read More »A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 21
A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 20
Calling all geography teachers! Can you help? We would love to hear more about how you are planning to consider the impact of Covid-19 pandemic as a subject in the… Read More »A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 20
Saving Our Planet’s Heritage
With the Covid-19 pandemic both limiting travel horizons and providing a powerful reminder of global community, we have spent the last few months on a virtual journey visiting a World… Read More »Saving Our Planet’s Heritage
A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 19
UNESCO is monitoring the closure of World Heritage Sites to the public during the pandemic. As of 3rd August, 34% are open, 40% closed and 26% partially open. However work… Read More »A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 19
A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 18
Great to see the Department of Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee in the UK’s report on the impact of Covid-19 published. The sentiment expressed by its Chairman hits the… Read More »A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 18