Explore/ Themes

Animals

Did you know?

Both ancient and modern cultures have depicted their gods as animals

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Journey into the mummy

Journey into the mummy
Meet Nesperennub and find out what secrets he is hiding...

Helmet from the ship-burial at Sutton Hoo

Highlights

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 Mystery object

Mystery object: hipposandal

What is this object? What was it used for? What stories can it tell us?

 Explore / Online tours

pacific

The Pacific
Discover the people and gods of the vast Pacific Ocean

London 1753 tour

London 1753
Explore the city in the year the British Museum was founded

 Explore / World cultures

  • Roman Britain
    In AD 43 the Romans built the first settlement in what is now London 
  • Medieval Europe
    The Medieval era in Europe was an age of great invention
  • Modern era
    From the industrial revolution to satellite communication
Nja Mahdaoui, a double membrane drum

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