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Both ancient and modern cultures have depicted their gods as animals
Clocks and Watches Room 38–9
Enlightenment Room 1
Journey into the mummy Meet Nesperennub and find out what secrets he is hiding...
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Helmet from the ship-burial at Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon, 7th century AD
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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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