Blogs

Uncover topics related to our diverse collection from Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

Explore the latest insights and research on our collection relating to North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Oceania.

Get a glimpse behind-the-scenes and see how we care for our collection, from treasures such as Magna Carta to our digital eBooks.

Track exciting developments at the intersection of libraries, scholarship and technology.

Learn more about our programme to preserve vulnerable archives from around the world.

Discover more about our literature and theatre collection from the 16th century to the present day.

Explore our extensive collection from continental Europe and read the latest news and views from our subject experts.

Get advice and information on how to use our collection and services to start, launch and grow your business.

Get the latest updates from the British Library, including our key projects, goals, and future plans.

Engage with the national map collection, and with wider discussions of maps, mapping in research and culture.

Get regular updates on our world-class collection of manuscripts, digitisation projects and research.

Read news and information about our rich collection of manuscripts, printed and recorded music.

Find out more about our resources and services, and scientific developments in areas such as environmental and biomedical science.

Explore our collections, events and research on subjects such as politics, economics, sociology, law, cultural and media studies.

Discover more about the millions of sound recordings archived at the British Library and the access we provide to video material.

Find out where news media may be going in the future and get tips on how to use our collection of printed, television, radio and web news.

Read views from the team that preserves UK websites of scholarly and cultural importance.

Explore fascinating and forgotten stories of people’s lives worldwide, from the dawn of history to the present day.