Resources

Resources

A selection of original primary sources, including advertisements, cinema listings, and contemporary articles about the Secrets of Nature series. Many of these have not been digitized until now.

Interactive Secrets of Nature map showing a growing number of filming locations (in purple) and screenings (in green). Click on the individual markers to reveal more information, including images, dates, and quotes.

A series of teaching resources for use in classrooms, made in collaboration with two teachers. Includes four teaching packs on key themes in British history, including the role of women in the movie industry, the history of zoo animals, and the rise of conservation.

A list of useful and relevant websites, covering the history of cinema, scientific filmmaking, natural history, and more. Also includes a list of relevant archives.

Interested in digging deeper? Here you will find a list of published books, academic articles and other material written to date about the Secrets of Nature series and their context.