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Louise Pryke

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From ancient kings to Trump and Xi: when did humans start shaking hands? And why?

The handshake is one of the most ancient and familiar gestures. It has carried many meanings – signalling trust and alliance, but also grief and...

20.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Louise Pryke

The world’s first museum was curated by a princess. A tour reveals the origins of the zodiac, calculus and writing

A collection of artefacts collected 2,500 years ago in modern-day Iraq reveal the forgotten world of Mesopotamia, home to many world firsts...

28.04.2025 10

The Conversation

Louise Pryke