British Museum

‘You are only the sixth person to see this since the Vikings’: Behind the scenes at the National Museum of Ireland

From Early-Bronze Age pottery to a red Honda 50, the museum’s venues tell the story of Ireland one object at a time

Sat Jan 25 2025 - 05:20

Elif Shafak: ‘I wanted to honour water. I think water is the story of our times’

Prolific British-Turkish author on her latest novel, colonial archaeology, the plight of the Yazidis, her sense of belonging and the complexity of Turkish culture

Sun Aug 04 2024 - 05:00

Britain to return looted royal regalia to Ghana in loan deal

British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum to lend treasures that had belonged to Asante royal court to west African country in three-year deal

Thu Jan 25 2024 - 22:30

After 220 years, the fate of the Parthenon marbles rests in secret talks

The British Museum and Greece’s prime minister are getting closer to a deal on returning the so-called Elgin Marbles to Athens. But key differences remain

Thu Jan 19 2023 - 05:00