Greek Reporter

Researchers Trace the Origins of the First Kiss 20 Million Years Ago

Researchers trace the origins of the first kiss to early primates 20 million years ago, revealing the deep roots of human ...
Artnet News

A Myth-Busting Samurai Exhibition Is Landing at the British Museum

The British Museum will tell the 1,000-year story of Japan's samurai in an exhibition set to open in February, 2026.
The Art Newspaper

A brief history of the British Museum's central London home

In March 1958, British television viewers were treated to a museal experiment. For the second episode of his new series, Is Art Necessary?, Kenneth Clark, then chair of the Arts Council, took Henry ...
The Art Newspaper

‘A static collection is a dead collection’: how the British Museum is acquiring for a global public

In March, the Charity Commission signed off on the Sir Percival David Foundation’s decision to gift its namesake’s extraordinary collection of Chinese treasures—including a pair of blue-and-white ...
Town & Country

Greece’s Culture Minister Criticizes British Museum’s Pink Ball as “Offensive”

Over the weekend, the British Museum held their inaugural Pink Ball to fundraise for the institution. The event, held near the Parthenon Marbles, was criticized by the Greek government as discussions ...
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The British Museum tries to raise money to buy Henry VIII gold pendant

Buried jewellery linked to Henry VIII is now at the heart of a modern-day treasure hunt. The British Museum is trying to raise millions of pounds to buy a rare necklace, known as the Tudor Heart, to ...
Observer

At the British Museum, India’s Ancient Heart Meets Contemporary London

The British Museum in London has often been accused of cultural imperialism and colonialism, particularly by the U.K.’s ethnic minorities. There is a bitter dispute about many famous pieces acquired ...
Licensing.biz

The British Museum returns to Brand Licensing Europe

The British Museum’s presentation slate will include new brand collaborations, continued development of the Museum’s character IP, expansion into interiors and homewares and ongoing licensing ...
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Ancient Tech Secrets Hidden in the British Museum

From ancient gears to early tools, the British Museum holds artifacts that reveal just how advanced early civilizations really were. This video takes you on a walkthrough of surprising pieces of ...
Hyperallergic

Protesters Rally Outside Israeli Embassy Party at British Museum

Activists denounced the institution’s decision to lend its space for a celebration of Israel’s creation on the 77th anniversary of the Nakba. Activists protest an anniversary celebration for Israel at ...
Forbes

Why London’s British Museum Remains A Must-See Despite Controversies

A cultural powerhouse or a celebration of stolen artifacts from colonial times? The British Museum is a fascinating window into global culture—despite the problematic origins of many exhibits. ByDavid ...