The magnificent Bayeux Tapestry is coming back to Britain in just a matter of months. It’s been 900 years since the embroidered cloth, which depicts the 1066 Battle of Hastings, was last believed to ...
From the stone that unlocked hieroglyphics to towering statues and eerie mummies, the British Museum’s Ancient Egypt collection is a must-see for history lovers. ByDavid Nikel, Senior Contributor.
A cultural powerhouse or a celebration of stolen artifacts from colonial times? The British Museum is a fascinating window into global culture—despite the problematic origins of many exhibits. ByDavid ...
Employees unload a crate specially designed to transport the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum in central London early in the morning of July 10, 2026 RICHARD A. BROOKS / AFP The medieval Bayeux ...
The artworks, also known as the Parthenon marbles, once decorated the renowned ancient temple in Athens, Greece. They have been displayed in the British Museum in London for decades. By Alex Marshall ...
French Culture Minister Catherine Pégard (third from left) at the unveiling of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum in London, July 17, 2026. TOBY SHEPHEARD/AFP On Friday, July 17, the atmosphere ...
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