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Fibreglass cast of the head of a statue of Amenhotep III

A new head for an ancient statue

Chinese New Year 2008

Record visitor numbers for Chinese New Year

Viking treasure found in North Yorkshire

Viking Treasure discovered by metal detectorists

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Sir Hans Sloane

Slavery in the Cabinet of Curiosities:
Hans Sloane's Atlantic World

Slip painted bowl

Discover Islamic Art website launched

Palmerston gold cupsBritish Museum acquires the exquisite Palmerston Gold Chocolate Cups

Admonitions scrollThe British Museum in China

Meeting at BabylonReport on Meeting at Babylon

 

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