Watch: First glimpse of Bayeux Tapestry in UK for almost 1,000 years ○
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13 days ago
The 70m-long 11th Century embroidery is to go on display at the British Museum, after it arrived in from France last week.
15 days ago
A modern odyssey: the archaeologist following Homer’s route on a bicycle ○
As Christopher Nolan’s star-studded adaptation is released, Australian archaeologist and cyclist Sam Wood has recreated Odysseus’ journey on two wheels
Backpacking around Europe is a rite of passage f…
29 days ago
Bayeux tapestry tickets generate nine-hour online queues as public scramble for access ⊕
Reports say up to 80,000 people waiting by mid-afternoon for chance to see historic artwork at British Museum
People keen to see the Bayeux tapestry faced online queues of up to nine hours when ticket…
57 days ago
How anyone can retire to a mansion like this with meals and bills included - all for the cost of your State pension! ⊕⊕
Just a stone's throw from St Paul's Cathedral and the British Museum, a lucky group of over 60s are enjoying the most extraordinary retirement.
4 months ago
QPR’s Jonathan Varane: ‘Football is a big part of my life, but it’s not everything’ ⊕
Midfielder tapped into history while frustrated by injury but hopes to help a young side rediscover promising form
Jonathan Varane’s 2026 didn’t get off to the best start. Four days into the new year,…
9 months ago
Nordic Noir review – one severed horse’s head is just not nearly enough noir ⊕
British Museum, London
While some prints are suitably nasty, these mostly so-so drawings feel more like something you’d see in Ikea. Who thought they were worthy of purchase for the nation?
Nordic noi…
12 months ago
Campaigners allege there is ‘covert’ deal to return Parthenon marbles to Greece ○
Liz Truss reportedly among those who signed letter organised by hard-right group calling for end to talks
The former prime minister Liz Truss, the historian David Starkey and the former Wales secretar…
Bayeux Tapestry to return to UK on loan after 900 years ○
Bayeux Tapestry will be shown at the British Museum, which will lend treasures to Normandy museums.
13 months ago
George Osborne is negotiating a 'reciprocal long-term' loan deal that will send the Elgin Marbles back to Greece ○
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The former chancellor, now the chairman of the British Museum, is negotiating the deal with Greek government that would return the marbles on a long-term loan deal.
14 months ago
Ancient India review – snakes, shrines and sexual desire power a passionate show ○
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
British Museum, London
A lovable elephant deity and a floating serpent goddess are just two of the highlights in this sensual show about three of the country’s great religions
About 2,000 years ago, In…