Doctors are drawn into their profession for all sorts of reasons. Some follow in the footsteps of a relative or friend. Others excel at science at school. In my case, the decision was made one morning ...

This 18th-century status symbol turned the simple act of taking tobacco into a display of taste, performance, and theatre.

Francesca Balzan, curator of the Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum, speaks about the venue’s latest exhibition – Snuff Boxes: From Accessories to Objets d’Art, which showcases an eclectic array of ...

Dr Heike Zech, a senior curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, takes the lid off snuff boxes with Marija Schranz. 18th century Maltese lady holding a snuff box (detail). Respect and ...

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