Medical understanding of melancholy was transformed in the century after Burton's as it became related to the nervous system and distinct from madness. Dr Jane Darcy will be speaking on the topic on 30 Mar, 2pm: https://t.co/CaAkps3cg4

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Feeling melancholic on Discover how artists through the centuries have depicted their sadness at our exhibition: https://t.co/hH1Au7NgQB The Teacher, George Harding (2010)

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We are hosting some fantastic speakers next year to talk about The Anatomy of Melancholy - see the website for more details, and check back next week when we'll be announcing some workshops: https://t.co/P4YTpycOcQ

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