The British Museum is currently excavating at the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu, in Southern Iraq. However, most of the Girsu Project's time has been spent, not so much excavating the ancient city itself, but excavating through the spoil heaps (piles of dirt) left behind by French archaeologist over 80 years ago. Within these great mounds of ...

How does one go about dating an artefact that was found in a field in England by a metal detectorist? And by dating we’re not talking dinner and a movie with your favourite curb chain… As part of the Treasure process in the UK, artefacts found by metal detectorists that happen to be of a high percentage precious metal, need to go through a ...

The Rosetta Stone is one of the most famous objects in the British Museum. But what is it? What does it actually say? And did you know that since the discovery of the the Rosetta Stone in 1799, another 27 copies have been found throughout Egypt, the most recent being discovered in 2011? If you answered no, don't worry! Dr Ilona Regulski ...

Everyone's favourite Horologist Oliver Cooke delves through the cupboards of the British Museum's Horological Study Room to bring you six curious and novelty clocks and watches from across time. See below for a list of links to find out more about each one in the video. CONTENT WARNING: This video features a staggeringly low number of accurate ...

You asked for more Ilona. You asked for more ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. And you technically asked for as many tangents relating to ancient Egyptian life as possible (see our community post if you don't believe us). So here it is: curator of ancient writing Ilona Regulski is going to teach you how to read your first sentence in ancient ...

Deep within the heart of the British Museum is a strange artefact, the History Hotline - a telephone that gives inquisitive children direct access to British Museum curators, so they can have all their burning questions about history answered by the experts. This week the History Hotline appeared on curator and Egyptologist Kelly Accetta Crowe ...

Possibly the most elaborate drinking game we've ever heard of, this automaton was made in Nuremburg between 1617 and 1620 by Wolf Christoff Ritter. This is an excellent example of the types of drinking games and drinking paraphernalia that could be found on the tables of german aristocracy and the well-to-do of the 16th century. Join Rachel ...

This discussion explores how and why, some 200 years ago, the exciting race developed between French scholar Jean-Francois Champollion and England's Thomas Young to decipher the hieroglyphs on the Rosetta Stone. Join exhibition curator Dr Ilona Regulski as she introduces this event – and the Rosetta Stone. Dr Irving Finkel, British Museum ...

Discover why and how the thrilling discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799 provided the key to decoding hieroglyphs, allowing us to read this ancient script. Curators of Hieroglyphs: unlocking ancient Egypt, Ilona Regulski and Kelly Accetta Crowe, explore how this breakthrough, 200 years ago, came to pass after the exciting race for decipherment ...

Discover the latest research on the world-famous monument with leading experts on Stonehenge. Hear about fascinating discoveries from the last few years, and how excavations have revealed new details which have prompted reinterpretations of the ceremonial and religious role the ancient stone circle has played. This panel discussion features ...

Since 2019, the British Museum’s Chinese Paintings Conservation Team have been busy at work on a project generously supported by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation. For this project, three paintings were selected to be worked on: two large-scale hanging scroll silk paintings, which were completely remounted using highly ...

The Vikings are coming... again! In 2014 we followed on from the success of Pompeii Live with another live broadcast- this time from the exhibition Vikings: life and legend. Here is that broadcast, presented by Bettany Hughes and Michael Wood, featuring the largest Viking warship ever found, Roskilde 6 along with interviews with Viking scholars ...

The Greco-Persian wars are some of the most famous battles in history. The 300 Spartans at Thermopylae. The Greek phalanx at Marathon. The naval victory at Salamis. The end result? Athenian domination of the eastern Mediterranean, and the end of Persian aspirations to control Greece. But the failed invasion attempt by Persia wasn't entirely ...

Presented in collaboration with Akademi & The Motion Dance Collective, this spellbinding performance took place in the Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery of the British Museum on the evening 15 November 2019 to a live audience of over 1000 audience members. Devised in response to the Museum's South Asia collection, it brought the objects to life and ...

We've been a little quiet on the channel recently, so thought we should give you a quick update on what we've been up to, and when the new season of Curator's Corner starts. BTW it's next week CONTENT WARNING: This video contains the promise of future Finkel, and some viewers may experience uncommon levels of excitement. Viewer discretion ...

Seen as symbols of freedom, the Elgin Marbles could soon return to Greece - more than 200 years after they were controversially shipped out of the country to Britain. Greece has made repeated requests for the sculptures to be returned after they were removed from one of the world's most historic monuments. Now, the British Museum has drawn up ...

The British Museum has been closed to visitors without a pre-booked ticket for special exhibitions after its staff joined the endless strikes nationwide on Thursday. https://www.cctvplus.com/news/20230217/8312216.shtml#!language=1 Welcome to subscribe us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsContent.CCTVPLUS Twitter: https://twitter.com ...

Michelle Donelan says giving the ancient sculptures to Greece would be a "dangerous road to go down".

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In 1675 (or thereabouts) telling the time in the middle of the night was no easy task. You couldn't simply flick a light switch and look at a clock. To get around this problem the British clockmaker Edward East came up with an ingenious device – the night clock. The night clock's illuminated dials meant that you could tell the time at any ...

The Elgin Marbles "belong here in the UK" and should not be given back to Greece, the UK’s culture secretary has said. Michelle Donalan said the removal of the artworks - otherwise known as the Parthenon Sculptures or Parthenon Marbles - would “open the gateway to the question of the entire contents of our museums". Her comments follow ...

#london #BritishMuseum #unitedkingdom The British Museum is a public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Its permanent collection of eight million works is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence. It documents the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present ...

Many of you asked us to visit The Victoria and Albert Museum's Indian collection. It was a big surprise us to see so many Indian items at this Museum. Hope you like the vlog. If you like our content don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE to our channel. Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindianpolishconnection ...

Join us on a fascinating journey through the British Museum's Indian collection, where we explore the rich history and cultural significance of each artefact. From ancient sculptures and pottery to intricate textiles and jewellery, this collection offers a glimpse into the diverse artistic traditions of the Indian subcontinent. Discover the ...

Britain has one of the richest of all pagan heritages in Europe, defined as the textual and material evidence for its pre-Christian religions. The island is possessed of monuments, burial sites and a range of other remains not only from several distinct ages of prehistory, but also from three different major historic cultures. This lecture will ...

The restitution of Parthenon artefacts from the Vatican increases pressure on the British Museum to return marbles.

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Curator Matthias Wivel introduces the exhibition. The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Raphael Until 31 July 2022 Book your tickets, Members go free: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/the-credit-suisse-exhibition-raphael BSL | For a version of this talk with BSL interpretation, please see this video: https://youtu.be/RXMWjG6DsPI 🎞 ...

#london #BritishMuseum #unitedkingdom The British Museum is a public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Its permanent collection of eight million works is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence. It documents the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present ...

Never knew so much history has been looted from India. I did visit the British Museum long back but never fully explored the Indian collection here. Hope you like the vlog. If you like our content don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE to our channel. Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindianpolishconnection ...

Now it’s time to learn about some history in London! Today we are visiting the British Museum… because one must do this when in London! There are artifacts that the British have collected from all over the world, butt he most interesting are probably from Egypt… real mummies. The we make the walk to Westminster Abbey before they close for ...

Enjoyed this video? Watch my video about the British Museum's most controversial items next. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_8HXihcmUk Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe – leave a comment and tell me your favourite object in the British Museum, or let me know what I missed! This video is perfect for touring the museum from the ...

Curator Naomi Speakman has already told us about bestiaries – medieval books of animals both real and mythical. Here, she takes us through another type of medieval compendiary – the lapidary, an encyclopaedia of jewels, their properties and their meanings in medieval society. #CuratorsCorner #Jewellery

Thousands of Egyptians have demanded the return of the Rosetta Stone from the British Museum.

And so far, it isn't giving them back. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Some of the world’s greatest cultural and historical treasures are housed in London’s British Museum, and a significant number of them were taken during Britain’s centuries-long imperial rule. In recent years, many of the countries missing their cultural ...

Sue Brunning examines some shabby looking Anglo Saxon swords. #CuratorsCorner #AngloSaxon #swords

The British Museum, which houses more than 8 million artifacts, possesses the most stolen goods from across the world. Throughout its history, the British Empire has taken countless artifacts from its colonies and other countries. Subscribe to me: https://www.youtube.com/albeliritu Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albeli_ritu ...

John Oliver discusses some of the world’s most prestigious museums, why they contain so many stolen goods, the market that continues to illegally trade antiquities, and a pretty solid blueprint for revenge. Connect with Last Week Tonight online... Subscribe to the Last Week Tonight YouTube channel for more almost news as it almost happens ...

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In this 2023 London Vlog, we bring you with us for 48 hours in London!! We have afternoon tea at Sketch, Visit the British Museum, Explore Portobello Road Market, Go to the top of The Shard (Tallest Building in Western Europe), Wander around the city & Eat tons of delicious food!! Book Entry Tickets to The Shard: https://www.getyourguide.com ...

Part of Art History Festival 2022 The British Museum collections, across cultures, time and media, lend themselves brilliantly to many art historical approaches. The sheer size and range of the collection may seem awesome. Where do you start? In this event, three expert speakers, offer ways of engaging with the Museum and its collections ...

Will the British Museum return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt? Dr. Zahi Hawass says he is optimistic that European museums will begin returning select historical artifacts to museums in their original countries Articles: https://www.i24news.tv/en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/i24newsEN/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/i24NEWS_EN Instagram: https ...

Let's see what all the fuss is about at the world famous British Museum here in London. A number of artefacts have a lot of controversy around them, due to the reason of how and why Britain has ownership of these items. Two of the most debated are the Rosetta Stone and Hoa Hakananai'a... both taken or traded to gain ownership and transported ...

#britishmuseum #museum #mood At the British museum. Sorta tired but glad we managed to see so much. ⏳💚 Please subscribe to my channel ️

In this vlog we go out in search of the Indian Kohinoor diamond which was taken by the East India Company during it's rule over India. Hope you like our vlog. If you like our content don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE to our channel. Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindianpolishconnection Facebook: https ...

David Willey is back with another Top 5 Tanks. With the Tank dominating news in recent months, David looks at the history, capabilities, and characteristics of the tanks that NATO has announced it will be sending to Ukraine. Consider becoming a Patreon Supporter today: https://www.patreon.com/tankmuseum 00:00 | Intro 00:53 | Number 1 04:46 ...

In this video, Chris Copson delves into the vast collection of The Tank Museum to curate his Top 5 Tanks. Consider becoming a Patreon Supporter today: https://www.patreon.com/tankmuseum 00:00 | Intro 00:45 | Number 5 05:55 | Number 4 13:05 | Number 3 18:27 | Number 2 24:36 | Number 1 #tankmuseum #top5tanks #ChrisCopson

Dr. Monica Hanna is petitioning the British Museum to return treasures to Egypt, including the Rosetta Stone. Museums across Europe and America have relied on artifacts from other nations. Many of these pieces were the spoils of war and remnants of colonization. The Rosetta Stone has helped modern scholars translate ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs ...

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Die Stücke waren zwei Jahrhunderte lang im Vatikan verwahrt worden. Papst Franziskus hatte die Rückgabe zuvor als "Geste der Freundschaft" bezeichnet. LESEN SIE MEHR : https://de.euronews.com/2023/03/25/raubkunst-3-fragmente-des-parthenon-tempels-zuruck-in-athen Abonnieren Sie! https://www.youtube.com/c/euronewsde?sub_confirmation=1 Sehen Sie ...

#london #BritishMuseum #unitedkingdom The British Museum is a public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Its permanent collection of eight million works is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence. It documents the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present ...

#london #BritishMuseum #unitedkingdom The British Museum is a public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Its permanent collection of eight million works is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence. It documents the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present ...

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What was working on SS Great Britain really like? Isambard Kingdom Brunel's SS Great Britain is undoubtedly one of the most important historic ships in the world. When she was launched from Bristol by Prince Albert in 1843, she was called 'the greatest experiment since the creation'. No one else in the Victorian era had designed an iron ship so ...

Discover the origins of Jagdpanther with Curator David Willey and learn more about this German Tank Destroyer. Consider becoming a Patreon Supporter today: https://www.patreon.com/tankmuseum 00:00 | Intro 00:22 | How was it used 14:00 | Features #Jagdpanther #tankchats #DavidWilley

The debate over who owns ancient artifacts has been an increasing challenge to museums across Europe and America, and the spotlight has fallen on the most visited piece in the British Museum, the Rosetta stone.

Discover the story of how Baron Ferdinand Rothschild collected nearly 300 exceptionally important and beautiful medieval and Renaissance objects. Originally housed in the Smoking Room of Waddesdon Manor, the superb collection was bequeathed to the British Museum in 1898 and is now housed in a new gallery funded by The Rothschild Foundation ...

Over 70 million workers in the U.S. are STARs, workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes rather than through a bachelor's degree. STARs make up 50% of the U.S. workforce and have developed valuable skills through community college, workforce training, bootcamps, certificate programs, military service, or on-the-job learning, rather than ...

Like this video? Watch my video about the Top Ten Treasures in the British Museum. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZv6i01De2Q&lc=UgzCxUXiPuIFWm0CNdF4AaABAg Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Leave a comment and tell me about your favourite object in a natural history museum. What’s the natural history museum in your city or ...

Doja Cat’s Paris Couture Week for Spring/Summer 2023 was iconic. From Doja’s Schiaparelli look (wearing 30,000 Swarovski crystals) to turning up to Viktor & Rolf wearing eyelash-inspired eyebrows and moustache, and snacking on grapes at Haider Ackermann’s Jean Paul Gaultier takeover, the Grammy winner turned her front row Paris Couture ...