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Empty view of the Japanese gallery.

8 Dec 2023 – 26 Apr 2024

The way of tea
. Free .

Discover the history of tea drinking and gathering in Japan in this free demonstration of a Japanese tea ceremony.

Bronze helmet lying on the earth.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

£16 (Members)
22 Jan 2024

Introducing Legion: life in the Roman army
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Discover the upcoming exhibition 'Legion: life in the Roman army' with Lead Curator Richard Abdy.

Front and back sides of a piece of heavily worn parchment, arranged side by side as to appear mirrored, fully inscribed with lines of written text.

Online events / Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

31 Jan 2024

Conserving Coptic spells
. Online event .

Explore the magical formulas found in the Hay manuscripts with Senior Conservator Barbara Wills.

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View of the side of a traditional hydria decorated with a scene of five figures in a procession with instruments and wine. The figures are painted in black with red details and thin white lines which illustrate features such as muscle contours and clothing folds, while an ivy branch extends throughout the background of the scene.

Lectures & discussions / Members' exclusive

£16 (Members)
19 Feb 2024

The mystery cults of Greece and Rome
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From the cult of Dionysus to the mysteries of Mithras, Professor Hugh Bowden explores mystery cults in the ancient world.