Blogs and Essays
"Before Fellowship": Celebrating Women in Natural History at the Linnean Society
This International Women's Day, we celebrate some of our scientific champions—suggested by our staff and members—from the years before 1905
4th March 2022
The Darwin-Wallace Collection: Notes from the Private Lives of Naturalists
Archivist Alex Milne examines the lesser known interests of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace though correspondence held in the Linnean Society Library
23rd November 2021
COP26: Despite clear scientific proof, political ambition falls short
The Glasgow Climate Pact recognises the efforts by civil society and local communities to focus global attention on climate change but also that progress now must accelerate rapidly
16th November 2021
Jane and 'The Mummy!': Linnean Links to Gothic Fiction
With the nights drawing in, Leonie Berwick and Janet Ashdown investigate the connection between a reanimated mummy, horticulture and the Linnean Society.
29th October 2021
'Philosophia botanica' at 270
To celebrate the 270th year of the publication of 'Philosophia botanica', we showcase copies from Linnaeus Link partners across the globe.
22nd July 2021
Birds and Music: A Violinist's View
Violinist Paul Barritt of the Hallé Orchestra reveals the influence birdsong has had on the works of many famous composers
1st May 2021
