This three-day international meeting, held in the Society for the History of Natural History’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 […]
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Guidelines Prize winners are chosen by a panel of 3 judges (all members of the Society). Competition opens on 01 February 2026. All entries must be received by the Secretary by 31 July 2026. Essays should not have been previously published, and must not be under consideration at another journal. Essays should not have been […]
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The Redouté brothers: masters of scientific illustration in Paris Hans Walter Lack, James A. Compton & Martin W. Callmander Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle. 2024. 822pp. ISBN 9782383270201. This work provides the first comprehensive biography of the three Redouté brothers, Antoine-Ferdinand, Pierre-Joseph and Henri-Joseph. Originating from humble origins in the Ardennes, they all took root in […]
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SHNH Early Career Researcher Symposium showcasing research into Natural History. Thursday 19 February 2026 online 09.25-17.45 GMT in partnership with The Linnean Society of London. The 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 […]
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In writing about the award Ali says: ‘I am honoured and delighted to receive the William T. Stearn Student Essay Prize for my paper on how Mughal gardens were not only aesthetic expressions of paradise but also living archives of taxonomy and theology. In an era when the process of decolonisation is reshaping how we […]
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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 – […]
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The 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 […]
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The Redouté brothers: Masters of scientific illustration in Paris Hans Walter Lack, James A. Compton & Martin W. Callmander. Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle. 2024. 822pp. ISBN 978-2-38327-020-1. This work provides the first comprehensive biography of the three Redouté brothers, Antoine-Ferdinand, Pierre-Joseph and Henri-Joseph. Originating from humble origins in the Ardennes, they all took root in […]
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SHNH President’s Award SHNH is delighted to award the SHNH President’s Award 2024 to Caroline Cornish. The Award recognises an individual or team’s contribution and impact in promoting and improving accessibility, inclusivity and diversity to the study of the history of natural history. In 15 years of research and research facilitation at Kew, and at […]
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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 […]
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