Category: Books & Storytelling
Beneath the Woods of Roald Dahl: A Journey to Great Missenden and the Imagination of Childhood
by KIKE CALVO
In the quiet English countryside of Buckinghamshire, imagination still seems to live between the trees A little girl runs through the open fields near Great Missenden before disappearing into the woodland tunnel, as though stepping gently from the real world into the beginning of a Roald Dahl story. Photo © Kike Calvo Here are museums designed to preserve history. And then there are places … Read More Beneath the Woods of Roald Dahl: A Journey to Great Missenden and the Imagination of Childhood
The Hats of Exploration: Livingstone, Stanley, and the Quiet Power of Objects at the Royal Geographical Society
by KIKE CALVO
Some of the most fascinating artifacts in London are not jewels, maps, or royal treasures—but worn expedition hats carrying the memory of journeys into the unknown There are museums filled with spectacular objects. Ancient statues.Scientific instruments.Rare manuscripts. But sometimes the most emotionally powerful artifacts are surprisingly ordinary. At Royal Geographical Society, among collections connected to some of the world’s most famous expeditions, are simple … Read More The Hats of Exploration: Livingstone, Stanley, and the Quiet Power of Objects at the Royal Geographical Society
When Science and Exploration Became Politics: The Hidden Story Behind Museum Expeditions in Latin America
by KIKE CALVO
What a new book reveals about exploration, museums, and intelligence during World War I Exploration is often remembered through adventure stories, scientific discoveries, and museum collections. But history is rarely that simple. A fascinating new book by historian Roberta Marx Delson explores a lesser-known chapter of exploration history: the moment when scientific expeditions in Latin America became deeply entangled with politics, diplomacy, and wartime … Read More When Science and Exploration Became Politics: The Hidden Story Behind Museum Expeditions in Latin America
Discovering the World’s Most Unusual Islands
by KIKE CALVO
Islands often evoke images of sandy beaches, but many are defined by uniqueness, including rugged landscapes and rare wildlife. Staten Island, Pine Island, and others present stories of exploration, conservation, and complex histories. These unusual islands challenge perceptions, highlighting their ecological significance and the intertwining of nature and human endeavors.
