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The Hats of Exploration: Livingstone, Stanley, and the Quiet Power of Objects at the Royal Geographical Society

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