These aren’t just toys 🪆 They’re a glimpse into Shetland’s rural life in the 20th century. Most of the toys in this case were gifted to us by Ms Ida Daphne Joy Sandison (1929-2020). She was born in Unst and was a descendent of three prestigious families: the Edmondstons, the Saxbys and (of course) the Sandisons. The dolls are on display in the People Gallery in the National Museum of Rural Life. Which, by the way, is a great place to enjoy the changing seasons 🍂 And - even better - your ticket

What programs and exhibits would you like to see at the National Hellenic Museum, the largest Greek museum in the USA? The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) raised more than $1 million this past month at its 2025 Gala, in support of its mission to share Greek history, art, culture, and the Greek American story. NHM Chairman John P. Calamos, Sr. and this year’s Gala Co-Chairs, NHM Vice-Chairman Jim Logothetis and Marianthe Logothetis, were joined by more than 630 guests at the festive event on Satur

This sword hilt once belonged to a high-status Viking ⚔️ A Viking warrior could show off his status in the weapons he carried. Although the blade does not survive, this sword hilt is one of the most ornate types, with brass and silver plates. Its delicate design shows the wealth of the owner rather than their skill as a swordsman. ✨ The hilt was discovered in 1830 in a mound at Kildonnan, on the Isle of Eigg 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The field that it was found in is called Dail Sithean, the field of the m