From whalemen to pirates: researching everyday life at sea through primary sources
Thursday, January 19 | 2pm ET
We were joined by Hester Blum of Pennsylvania State University to take a deep dive into the everyday lives of those aboard nineteenth century whaling vessels. In addition, we heard about the role of criminal justice in the lives of sailors through the documents of the High Court of Admiralty with Richard Blakemore of the University of Reading. Through the use of AM’s Life at Sea primary source collection, the speakers explored the lives lived on the high seas during the Age of Sail—and the value of incorporating primary sources into the research workflow.
Watch the recording now
Recent posts
Wednesday 17 January 2024 | 9:00am PST | 12:00pm EST | 5:00pm GMT
Your migration to a new digital collections platform demands a flexible, customer-led approach from your platform provider’s support team. Join this panel discussion to hear the experiences of Rice University, the University of Portland and Durham County Library, all of which have recently undertaken this transformative journey with AM Quartex.
Tuesday 12 December | 2pm ET
Find out how our Amnesty International Archives: A Global Movement for Human Rights collection can be used in teaching and research