An alternative philosophical supper?

17 November 2014 by Noah Moxham

On the 12th of April 1682 the Fellows of the Royal Society sat down to a ‘philosophical supper’ – a…

Solid food, detestable coffee

11 April 2013 by Fiona Keates

Like many people I enjoy a good foodie programme, and would love to be invited to any of the amazing…

14 September 2011 by Felicity Henderson

“At lunch-time on Thursday, 10 February 1949, a delightful event took place in the Society’s apartments. The President and other…

12 May 2011 by Joanna Corden

The Royal Society is not an institution with which one would normally associate the Masterchef contestants, but (as you may…

11 March 2011 by Emma Davidson

Once again, the inspiration for this post was provided by a chance sighting of a reference in our archive catalogue…