#SciFri: The history of the Jardin des Plantes, Paris
The Jardin des Plantes is one of Paris’s most enduring and intellectually significant institutions. Situated on the Left Bank of the Seine in the 5th arrondissement, it is far more than a botanical garden. Over nearly four centuries, it has…
#SteveReviews: Kingdom
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of months, you’ve probably heard about Kingdom, which is a six-part British nature documentary series produced by BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit and narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Filmed…
#ToyTuesday: Herpetological Gashapon Round Up Vol. 3
This is the third roundup of my gashapon hunting, and the first of 2026! I have a few more adventures in store soon so fingers crossed I manage to pick up some new reptiles and amphibians. After my next adventure,…
#MuseumMonday: My visit to the Guildhall Museum
Set amid the historic heart of Rochester’s High Street, in Kent, England you can find the Guildhall Museum. is much more than a repository of old objects; it is a living tapestry of Medway’s long and evocative story. Housed in…
