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Museum curators, conservators, scientists,
educators and people from across the world develop and share new
perspectives on cultures and time periods.
Featured research project
Poor man's silver?
Another look at the function and significance of
pewter tableware and its contribution to our understanding of life
in Roman Britain
Research news
Museum research goes to the Arctic
Arctic research visit underlines importance of
community partnerships - Keeper of the Department of Africa,
Oceania and the Americas visits Igloolik in northern Canada.
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