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Jadeite axe-head
A History of the World British Museum and BBC announce major partnership
World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre A major new project
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Brass celestial globe
Power and taboo: discover the gods of the Polynesian islands in the eastern Pacific Ocean
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Chinese ceramics from Sir Percival David's collection now on display
Film: Duck Season A comic meditation on adolescence Friday 4 December, 18.30
A Roman Christmas A family event Sunday 6 December, 13.00
Documentary: Moctezuma Friday 11 December, 13.30
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