The political tensions building between the USA and Japan over imperial ambitions in the Pacific during the early C20th, impacted on a thriving international trade in Chinese and Japanese antique… Read More »Hidden Stories: A Japanese Antiques Dealer and American Collector
Indigenous people around the world are being especially impacted by Covid-19. The Navajo Nation in the western United States has reported 5,533 cases to date, and an infection rate five… Read More »A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 12
The Smithsonian has recently launched its wonderful 3D Digitization initiative, creating open access 3D resources for a selection of its vast collections. I couldn’t resist having a rummage and choosing… Read More »Hidden Stories: Mary Gaines Peabody and the Dinosaur Hunters
On my virtual travels this week, I have been pondering the value of geography in education. As an example, the national curriculum in England programme of study for Geography describes… Read More »A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 11
We launched The Earth Museum one year ago, and it feels like a good time to reflect on our experiences so far. First, we want to thank all our followers… Read More »The Earth Museum: Our First Year
World Heritage Sites are flagship attractions in the tourism industries of many countries. Visitor numbers are massively impacted by the current pandemic, with many closed to the public temporarily and… Read More »A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 10
On 18th May 1980, 57 people lost their lives when Mount St. Helens in the USA erupted, spreading destruction for many miles around. I remember watching the great plumes of… Read More »Mount St. Helens: 1980 Eruption
Find a few minutes in your day to explore the world, where each destination on the map introduces a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site. Transport yourself beyond the confines of… Read More »A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 9
While in Covid-19 lockdown at home, Year 7 students at Gosport and Fareham Multi-Academy Trust have plotted their favourite world places onto their own digital map. It’s been a great… Read More »My Favourite Place!
There are 45 volcanoes with ongoing eruptions as of today across the world. From the Saunders and Erebus volcanoes in Antarctica to Klyuschevskoy in Russia and Popocatepeti in Mexico. Living… Read More »Mount Tarawera: 1886 Eruption
On my daily virtual visit to a World Heritage Site, I often have a look at a local museum website. I have almost stopped noticing the inevitable banner spread across… Read More »A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 8
At 9:58 pm on 10th April 2020, Anak Krakatoa (Child of Krakatoa) erupted into life, sending a column of ash and smoke 200 metres into the air; followed by a… Read More »Krakatoa: 1883 Eruption