Untold Lives draws out from the shadows little-known stories of individuals or groups of people. It showcases the richness and diversity of the British Library’s collections, particularly those looked after by the History and Classics Department We will provide fresh insights into history and our collections, ideas for research through highlighting under-exploited resources, news about interesting acquisitions, glimpses of the curatorial activities of the British Library and information about events. Written by Margaret Makepeace and colleagues