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Decolonising Geology Collections: Why Rocks Are Not as Neutral as They Seem
Geology is often framed as objective, neutral, and apolitical, but its history is deeply tied to extraction, colonialism, and the control of land, labour, and resources. This blog explores why geology collections are not as neutral as they seem, how exclusion still shapes the discipline today, and what repair, accountability, and more inclusive futures could look like across museums, geoscience, and education.
Mar 1912 min read


Should we have Taxidermy in our Museums?
I don’t know a single museum in the UK that doesn’t have some form of taxidermy on display. And while I trained as a geologist at the...
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Could Dr. Marguerite Thomas Williams be the first Black Geologist?
It has been a near-impossible task to find the first Black Geologist. I have found no records or recognition of any historical Black...
Mar 17, 20244 min read


Why should you know about Mary Seacole?
CW: This article contains discussions of medicine, oppression and war. A Nursing Pioneer who saved hundreds on the battlefield (1805 -...
Sep 30, 20235 min read


Who is Mitochondrial Eve?
Our Mother, Our shared legacy Imagine a journey back in time to the dawn of humanity. You follow the footsteps of your ancestors,...
Sep 30, 20235 min read
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