Bayeux Tapestry Returns to Britain After 1,000 Years in Secret Overnight Transfer
In scenes like a heist movie in reverse, the priceless medieval artwork was spirited into the British Museum on Friday in the dead of night.
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Detectorist Unearths 15,000 Roman Silver Coins in Hoard That Could Be Wales’ Biggest Find
Seek and ye shall find. An amateur metal detectorist profoundly believes in that maxim and it came true when he uncovered up to 15,000 Roman coins buried in a hoard that could be Wales’ biggest-ever treasure find.
Stolen Treasures Scandal Brings Down Director of British Museum Hartwig Fischer
The German art historian who has led the British Museum since 2016 has stood down over a growing scandal over nearly 2,000 stolen artefacts.
British Museum Evacuated After Nearby Stabbing Attack That Saw One Hospitalised and Man Arrested
The British Museum has been evacuated and and a man was arrested following a stabbing outside the museum on Tuesday morning.
Roman Cup Depicting Child Sex Promoted by British Museum for LGBTQ History Month
The British Museum has promoted an ancient Roman cup thought by experts to depict child sex as part of “LGBTQ history month”.
PHOTO – Amateur Detectorist Unearths Rare Necklace Linked to Henry VIII: ‘A Thrilling Discovery’
An amateur detectorist in England made an incredible discovery that history experts almost did not believe.
Egyptians Demand British Museum Surrenders the Rosetta Stone
CAIRO — The debate over who owns ancient artifacts has been an increasing challenge to museums across Europe and America, and the spotlight has fallen on the most visited piece in the British Museum: The Rosetta Stone.
George Orwell’s 1984 Given Trigger Warning at British University
George Orwell’s ‘1984’ has been given a trigger warning by a British university following concerns that students could find it “offensive and upsetting”.
Treasure Hunter Discovers Gold Headpiece Believed to Be from Henry VIII’s Lost Crown
An English treasure hunter struck gold when he was hunting for treasure in England and unearthed a solid gold figurine that is now in the British Museum.
