Call for papers This three-day international meeting, held in SHNH’s 90th year, will mark the bicentenary of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and delve into its history and impact on our knowledge of the natural world. Founded in the age of empire and Enlightenment science, ZSL has shaped – and been shaped by – […]
Read moreThis three-day international meeting, held in SHNH’s 90th year, will mark the bicentenary of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and delve into its history and impact on our knowledge of the natural world. Founded in the age of empire and Enlightenment science, ZSL has shaped – and been shaped by – transformations in zoological […]
Read moreFor this symposium we have welcomed papers from across the field which speak to any aspects of the history of natural history. The speakers have been drawn from individuals registered for PhD programmes or within 3 years of being awarded their doctorate. Speakers have been convened into sessions of related 15-20 minute papers with a […]
Read moreThe Society for the History of Natural History is a diverse community of people united by an active interest in the study of natural history through time, believing that a greater awareness of how nature has been considered, documented, valued and exploited by societies and individuals worldwide leads to a deeper understanding and celebration of […]
Read moreWe are delighted to announce our Awards for this year: President’s Award to Caroline Cornish, Humanities Research Coordinator at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and an honorary research fellow at Royal Holloway, University of London. Founders’ Medal to David J. Mabberley, Director Emeritus, Botanic Gardens of Sydney, Emeritus Professor, University of Leiden, Emeritus Fellow, Wadham College, Oxford, […]
Read moreA Sense of Nature This two-day international meeting will explore the intersections of the senses – including sight (vision), sound (hearing), smell (olfaction), taste (gustation) and touch (tactile perception) – with the history of natural history. We invite scholars, researchers and practitioners to submit papers that delve into the sensory dimensions and their roles, and […]
Read more‘A Sense of Nature’ The ‘sensory turn’ in a range of humanities and social sciences disciplines has led to innovative research exploring how sensory experiences shape cultural and historical narratives. Within natural history, the management of the senses has been instrumental in shaping our knowledge of and interactions with the natural world. The roles of […]
Read moreFor this symposium we have welcomed papers from across the field which speak to any aspects of the history of natural history. The speakers have been drawn from individuals registered for PhD programmes or within 3 years of being awarded their doctorate. Speakers have been convened into sessions of related 15-20 minute papers with a […]
Read moreThe Society for the History of Natural History is a diverse community of people united by an active interest in the study of natural history through time, believing that a greater awareness of how nature has been considered, documented, valued and exploited by societies and individuals worldwide leads to a deeper understanding and celebration of nature. […]
Read moreDear Member, The Society for the History of Natural History looks forward to meeting you at our online Annual General Meeting on 4 July at 4:30pm (London time / BST). The official business of the AGM will be followed by a presentation of the Society’s awards, and short talks by our award winners. Details of […]
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