How To Catch a Medieval UNICORN
British Museum Collection
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6m 55s
Curator Naomi Speakman explores the fantastical world of medieval bestiaries and the mythical creatures found within.
Speakman explores mythical beasts and their symbolism represented in objects within the medieval collection. She discusses all sorts of weird and wonderful objects, including a bone unicorn pin used to part hair, and a similar tool, with an arguably less pleasant purpose...
Cast: Naomi Speakman (Curator)
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