In Their Hands

Professionals share stories of historic objects and their influence today 

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People & Places

What can a carved eagle tell us about geology?
What can geologists learn from a fossilised fish?
How did author Susan Fletcher write Witch Light?
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Highlanders at Home

Why does an archaeologist get excited about a quern stone?
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Arts & Storytelling

What’s it like being a writer?
How did author Susan Fletcher write Witch Light?
What’s it like being a writer? (video)
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History & Humanities

What’s it like being an archaeologist?
What is archaeology and how has is changed?
Why does an archaeologist get excited about a quern stone?
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Social Education & Wellbeing

What’s it like being a judge?
How have attitudes to punishments changed?
Why do judges wear wigs?
What is the law?
What’s the purpose of a court?
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Creativity & Innovation

What’s it like being a writer?
How did author Susan Fletcher write Witch Light?
What’s it like being a writer? (video)
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