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A photographic collage depicting a young boy playing hide and seek in a contemporary Coptic cemetery superimposed with ancient Egyptian funerary structures and ornaments.

Online events / Lectures & discussions

Ancient Egypt and modern identities . Book now .

Presenter Mary-Ann Ochota chairs a discussion on Egyptian cultural heritage, its breadth and place in the life of people in Egypt.

2 Feb 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

A colour lithograph showing the view of the British Museum from Great Russell Street.

Lectures & discussions

Et in Arcadia Ego? . Book now .

In this lecture for A-level students and teachers, explore the use (and abuse) of ancient Greek architecture in modern times.

27 Feb 2023

Colourful print of Kali, wearing a gold crown and a necklace of skulls, sticking out her tongue.

Kali . Book now .

Meet the demon-slaying, life-saving goddess Kali in this enchanting performance by Emily Hennessey and sitar player Sheema Mukherjee.

£10
5 Mar 2023

A figure walks through a tunnel.

Orpheus dismembered . Book now .

Enter a subterranean dreamscape with storyteller Ben Haggarty and musician Jonah Brody.

£10
2 Apr 2023