A look at our collection reveals hundreds of photographs documenting protests, marches and other forms of activism across the decades.
We’re home to over three million items of historical and cultural significance. Our world-class collection encompasses iconic objects and remarkable archives in the areas of photography, cinematography, television, sound and new media. Peek behind the scenes and discover some hidden treasures…
Last month we celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Commons on Flickr, and I promised that our renewed enthusiasm for the project would lead us to share our hidden treasures more readily.
It’s Australia Day 2013—Toni Booth delves into our collection to mark 225 years since the First Fleet landed in Sydney Cove in 1788.
Phil Boot delves into the wonders of the Ray Harryhausen collection.
On 16 January 2013, Flickr Commons celebrated its fifth birthday. To showcase its diversity, founding member the Library of Congress asked 56 member institutions to submit their most viewed photographs.
Our Photography Curator Colin Harding looks back at his time spent with legendary photographer Don McCullin.
Have technological pursuits replaced more traditional virtuous intentions? We take a look at what inspiration can be found for this year‘s resolutions in our collection.
Curator Iain Logie Baird deciphers the profound cultural meanings surrounding the Nightingale phenomenon.
Fireball XL5, Stingray, Captain Scarlet, and most notably Thunderbirds made Gerry Anderson a big name in children’s television—but this was never his intention.
As part of Parliament Week 2012, curator Colin Harding has made a special selection of photographs from our collection showing the Houses of Parliament.
The BBC is donating almost 1,000 historical objects to the museum as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations. Why is this collection important, and what are we going to do with it?
For Remembrance Day, we’ve chosen a series of images of Australian servicemen photographed during the First World War.