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Why are aliens, the radioactive slime in 1950s B movies, and the Wicked Witch of the West all popularly seen as green? What are the 'green men' carved into the walls of medieval churches? Why is it unlucky to wear green at weddings? Why can 'being green' simultaneously mean being inexperienced, environmentally friendly, and jealous?

In this blog I'll be exploring the wide spectrum of meanings of the colour green, from the illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages to the Green Party, taking in absinthe, poisonous wallpaper, and Kermit the Frog along the way. I hope you'll join me, whether you're interested in colour theory, a fan of terrible sci-fi films with amazing posters, or just curious about all things green!