On the left edge, a bronze stump indicates that the gnomon — the "hand" of a sundial — has broken off. When 18th-century archaeologists stumbled on the object in their excavation tunnels under ...

An 18th-century Austrian monk who died of tuberculosis was mummified in an extremely unusual way. Comments ( 0 ) ( ) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

National Museums Scotland has announced the acquisition of an ornate early 18th-century sundial, described as being “of exceptional precision and design”. When the Ilay Glynne dial was made, around ...

An ornate 18th-century sundial made for the founder of the Royal Bank of Scotland has been acquired for the nation. The Ilay Glynne dial, which is now on display at the National Museum of Scotland in ...

An ornate 18th-century sundial made for the founder of the Royal Bank of Scotland has been acquired for the nation. The Ilay Glynne dial, which is now on display at the National Museum of Scotland ...