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Detail of an illustration showing the Rosetta Stone and how the piece may have fitted into the original carved stone decree.

Online events / Lectures & discussions

Decipherment and the birth of Egyptology . Book now .

In this online event, Dr Chris Naunton unravels when and why early perceptions of ancient Egypt changed and how Egyptology started.

1 Dec 2022

Two sides of a silver coin. One side with human faces the other humans standing.

Lectures & discussions

Women in power in ancient Iran . Book now .

Designed to support A-level students and teachers, find out more about the lives of women in ancient Iran.

2 Dec 2022

Pale white-blue cylinder seal with depictions of Gilgamesh and other figures and animals engraved.

Gilgamesh . Sold out .

Experience one of the oldest stories in the world, the Epic of Gilgamesh, brought to life in this bold and quick-witted performance.

£10
4 Dec 2022

Pendant of a gold bust of Elizabeth 1, encircled by a wreath of red and white roses.

Online events / Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Gloriana: Elizabeth I and the art of queenship . Book now .

Discover the power of Elizabethan art as historians Siobhan Clarke and Linda Collins explore influential images of the Tudor queen.

£16 (Members)
5 Dec 2022

Head and shoulders of statue of Tutankhamun, wearing royal headcloth and false beard, parts missing

Online events / Lectures & discussions

Tutankhamun reimagined – a conversation . Book now .

Curators of the Tutankhamun reimagined display discuss the perception of the famous pharaoh in Egypt, today and in the past.

8 Dec 2022

Two men looking at a statue in the British Museum.

Festivals & special events / Members' exclusive

Members' evening . Free .

Enjoy performances, demonstrators and curator-led talks inspired by Hieroglyphs: unlocking ancient Egypt in this Members-exclusive event.

23 Jan 2023

Detail of fragment of a relief showing archers shooting at a town.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

The life and death of ancient cities . Book now .

The history of cities is a tale of triumph and tragedy – join Greg Woolf to explore ancient sites from the Bronze Age to Middle Ages.

£16 (Members)
30 Jan 2023

Detail of bronze head of Hadrian, focusing on face. Large piece missing from hair.

Lectures & discussions

The Romans who shaped Britain . Book now .

Explore the influence of Roman emperors on the history of Roman Britain, in this lecture aimed at A-level students and teachers.

6 Feb 2023

Section of manuscript drawing showing Tower of London with the Duke seated within, the River Thames in the background.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

Medieval manuscripts: hidden stories . Book now .

Join Christopher de Hamel to explore stories of the extraordinary people who spent their lives among illuminated manuscripts.

£16 (Members)
6 Feb 2023