Blog / 19 January 2023 Page turners: literature in ancient Egypt Discover fantastical stories and biting satires as Ilona Regulski introduces us to the varied world of ancient Egyptian literature. Read more
Curator's corner / 28 May 2014 Decoding Anglo-Saxon art The intricate designs of Anglo-Saxon brooches, buckles, and decorative metalwork are not just decoration. They have stories to tell. Read more
Objects in focus / 19 April 2014 Viking women, warriors, and valkyries Judith Jesch, Professor of Viking Studies at the University of Nottingham discusses viking women, warriors and Valkyries. Read more
Museum stories / 16 November 2012 Virtual autopsy: discover how the ancient Egyptian Gebelein Man died British Museum curators have collaborated with experts to perform a CT scan of a naturally-preserved mummy known as the Gebelein Man. Read more
Exhibitions and events / 22 May 2012 Horses and human history Celebrate the epic story of the horse – a journey of 5,000 years that has revolutionised human history. Read more
Museum stories / 17 August 2011 What is the role and value of crafts today? Teleri Lloyd-Jones, Assistant Editor of Crafts Magazine, shares her thoughts on the importance of craft today. Read more
Objects in focus / 22 September 2010 What is a Book of the Dead? John Taylor expands on one of the popular and fascinating object The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead. Read more
