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Charles Burns, an artist who specialises in silhouettes, shares the history of this fascinating art form.

True love stories are closer than you think – see Nelson's betrothal ring at the National Maritime Museum

Join us for an evening of queer life drawing, zine making and talks as part of the Thames Pride Arts Festival

Nelson was killed by a fatal gunshot wound at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805. Read more about the circumstances of his death and the debate surrounding his final words.

As a young woman Emma Hamilton was one of the era's most celebrated beauties, enchanting aristocrats and artists alike. But how did other women fare in this age of pressure to conform to ideals of feminine beauty. Historian Emily Brand investigates.