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Both ancient and modern cultures have depicted their gods as animals
Korea Room 67
Roman Britain Room 49
Journey into the mummy Meet Nesperennub and find out what secrets he is hiding...
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Bronze of a running girl Greek, possibly made in or near Sparta, about 520-500 BC
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Gladiators One of Rome's favourite spectator sports
Changing faces Masks for the living, the dead, fun and illusion
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