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The British Museum is often involved in events, research or a topic that becomes the subject of public discussion. This section provides key information for understanding these complex issues.


The Lewis ChessmenThe Lewis Chessmen

Takes a look at the history, discovery and display of the Lewis Chessmen.


Parthenon frieze


Describes the research all departments in the British Museum carry out into the provenance of their collections to establish whether anything could have been stolen by the Nazis prior to acquisition.




Rock crystal skull

Information about a life-size carving of a human skull made from a single block of rock crystal.