Alison GroomThe Garifuna of GuatemalaMost people here think of Livingston as an island, despite being located in mainland Guatemala. At the mouth of the Rio Dulce, where it…Jul 1, 2019Jul 1, 2019
Alison GroomTipu’s Tiger: the treasure of two empiresJust outside of Mysore in the southern Indian state of Karnakata lies the small town of Srirangapatna, a peaceful town on the banks of the…Mar 12, 2019Mar 12, 2019
Alison GroomTimeless hairstyle inspo from 209 BCEWe were expecting to be impressed by the terracotta warriors, one of the greatest archeological finds in the world is unlikely to…Feb 26, 2019Feb 26, 2019
Alison GroomArt of SolidarityThe bold colours of Cuban poster art are intentionally eye catching and the bright orange image of a young, armed, Bijago woman on this…Dec 20, 2018Dec 20, 2018
Alison GroomQuestioning history: The Museum of London, DocklandsThe Museum of London at Docklands is a prime example of what makes a museum great. It is honest, informative and engaging, the information…Dec 20, 2018Dec 20, 2018
Alison GroomGlobal connections: Singapore and the Tang ShipwreckThe tiny city-state of Singapore, located just one degree north of the equator on the southern tip of the Malay Penninsular, provides a…Dec 20, 2018Dec 20, 2018
Alison GroomA Foot in the Door? Museums Sector Support for Young VolunteersEntrance into the museums and heritage workforce is becoming increasingly difficult. Aspiring museum professionals, or AMP’s as they call…Feb 6, 2018Feb 6, 2018