British Library blogs
Get the latest stories and updates from our curators, cataloguers, reference staff and guest contributors. Explore our blogs to find out more about amazing items in our collection, recent acquisitions, the latest research and what's happening at the Library.
Asian and African studies
Uncover topics related to our diverse collection from Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Americas and Oceania collection
Explore the latest insights and research on our collection relating to North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Oceania.
Collection care
Get a glimpse behind-the-scenes and see how we care for our collection, from treasures such as Magna Carta to our digital eBooks.
Digital scholarship
Track exciting developments at the intersection of libraries, scholarship and technology.
Endangered archives
Learn more about our programme to preserve vulnerable archives from around the world.
English and drama
Discover more about our literature and theatre collection from the 16th century to the present day.
European studies
Explore our extensive collection from continental Europe and read the latest news and views from our subject experts.
Innovation and enterprise
Get advice and information on how to use our collection and services to start, launch and grow your business.
Knowledge Matters
Get the latest updates from the British Library, including our key projects, goals, and future plans.
Maps and views
Engage with the national map collection, and with wider discussions of maps, mapping in research and culture.
Medieval manuscripts
Get regular updates on our world-class collection of manuscripts, digitisation projects and research..
Music
Read news and information about our rich collection of manuscripts, printed and recorded music.
Science
Find out more about our resources and services, and scientific developments in areas such as environmental and biomedical science.
Social science
Explore our collections, events and research on subjects such as politics, economics, sociology, law, cultural and media studies.
Sound and vision
Discover more about the millions of sound recordings archived at the British Library and the access we provide to video material.
The newsroom
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.
UK Web Archive
Read views from the team that preserves UK websites of scholarly and cultural importance.
Untold lives
Explore fascinating and forgotten stories of people’s lives worldwide, from the dawn of history to the present day.