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Peru: A Journey in Time at the British Museum

Peru: A Journey in Time at the British Museum
This is not a large show, but the exhibits – some on loan from Peru – are ‘exceptional’
9 Dec 2021
Award-winning female author is three men

Award-winning female author is three men
And other stories from the stranger side of life
18 Oct 2021
Instant Opinion: The Germans don’t worship their hospitals

Instant Opinion: The Germans don’t worship their hospitals
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 12 August
12 Aug 2020
Brexit battle: is it time to return the Elgin Marbles?

Brexit battle: is it time to return the Elgin Marbles?
EU adds clause to trade deal suggesting UK give the artefacts back to Greece
19 Feb 2020
Should the UK return colonial artefacts?

Should the UK return colonial artefacts?
Six in seven repatriation requests to Oxford institutions approved
10 Feb 2020
British Museum: The American Dream 

British Museum: The American Dream
From Pop Art to modern day, a new exhibition explores how dynamic events of the past six decades have shaped American art
8 Mar 2017
Artist in residence: Remembering Sidney Nolan

Artist in residence: Remembering Sidney Nolan
The Australian master will be honoured in a series of events across the UK this year to mark the centenary of his birth
18 Jan 2017

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Augmented Reality: fun and games at the British Museum

Augmented Reality: fun and games at the British Museum
What can AR do for us? While we wait for Magic Leap to reveal its secrets, here’s the current reality
4 Nov 2014
REVIEWS: Ming, 'magnificent' Chinese bling 

REVIEWS: Ming, 'magnificent' Chinese bling
'Magnificent' British Museum show dazzles with 'Ming bling' but also raises some historical questions
18 Sep 2014
REVIEWS: Ancient Lives unwraps mummy mysteries 

REVIEWS: Ancient Lives unwraps mummy mysteries
British Museum's 'revelatory' mummy show displays a magical art in scientific detail
22 May 2014
REVIEWS: Vikings inspire awe at British Museum

REVIEWS: Vikings inspire awe at British Museum
Museum's Vikings exhibition tells a stirring tale of a culture that still has the power to shock and awe
12 Mar 2014
Greek tragedy and farce: the Elgin
Greek tragedy and farce: the Elgin
Should the British Museum return the Elgin Marbles to Athens?
13 Feb 2009