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Detectorist discovers centuries-old silver thimble 'treasure' in Thames

Vadims Haritonovs was scouring the river banks close to the Houses of Parliament in Westminster when he came across the thimble

Evening Standard

Hoard of 17th-century coins hidden during English Civil War unearthed during kitchen renovation

During a kitchen renovation, a family in England unexpectedly discovered a hoard of coins that was likely buried for safekeeping during the first English Civil War.

LiveScience

Michelangelo: The Last Decades review – feels close to a religious experience

This huge yet intimate show of the Renaissance polymath’s work guides you by the heart as well as the eyes

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UK returns looted Ghana artefacts on loan after 150 years

The objects were stolen from the court of the Asante king during the 19th century Anglo-Asante wars.

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Dorset couple find 17th-century treasure hoard while renovating kitchen

‘Poorton coin hoard’, discovered under floor by Betty and Robert Fooks, expected to fetch £35,000 at auction

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‘It’s a queered up history of art’: the provocateur turning Gaga and Kardashian into weeping saints

Why are there almost no tears in great works of art? Italian artist Francesco Vezzoli is rectifying this – by embroidering balloon-shaped drops on to modern mashups of Giotto and Botticelli

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The big steal: how do ancient treasures from museums end up for sale on the internet?

At least 2,000 items from the British Museum were reported missing, stolen or damaged last year, and it now faces a massive overhaul. But it’s not the only institution that finds it hard to keep hold of its collections – and when that happens, who do they call? Meet the…

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The BBC, Ofcom and now the British Museum – why do the Tories keep interfering in cultural appointments?

No 10’s meddling is corrupting the integrity of public postings, and turning institutions into political pawns, says the Guardian’s chief culture writer, Charlotte Higgins

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George Osborne clashed with No 10 over selection of British Museum director

Museum chair rejected demand that Rishi Sunak be able to pick candidate from shortlist of two

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Surge of interest in Ethiopian culture boosts case for return of treasures, says Sissay

Poet who is curating country’s first Venice Biennale pavilion says ‘part of the heart’ of the country was looted and is being held in museums

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Yinka Shonibare: "The argument that things are safer at the British Museum is a little bit shaky now"

As the British-Nigerian artist’s new Serpentine Gallery show opens he talks about the long arm of colonialism, why art needs to engage, and why the Benin Bronzes should be sent home

Evening Standard

British Museum investigated over Ethiopian artefacts hidden from view for 150 years

Watchdog examining claims key details have not been disclosed about altar tablets that museum is facing calls to return

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Nicholas Cullinan: energetic leader tasked with British Museum overhaul

After overseeing a transformation of the National Portrait Gallery he will need to draw on that experience in his new role

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British Museum Appoints Nicholas Cullinan As New Director

Nicholas Cullinan appointed as new director of the British Museum amidst controversies and challenges, including missing artifacts and ownership disputes.

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British Museum Sues Former Curator Over Artifact Theft

Former curator accused of stealing artifacts from British Museum faces legal action. Museum seeks return of stolen items with significant cultural value.

Evening Standard

British Museum shuts early after protest by pro-Palestine climate activists

Around 200 protesters took part in the demonstration, said Energy Embargo for Palestine

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British Museum closes to visitors as Energy Embargo for Palestine group gathers outside

New protest group is critical of London museum’s sponsorship by BP and seeks to make link with Gaza

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Visitors to UK attractions increasing but still below pre-Covid levels

Figures show many still ‘out of the habit’ of visiting museums, galleries, cathedrals, castles and country houses

Evening Standard

British Museum bounces back from scandal to be UK's most visited attraction

The British Museum pulled in millions of visitors in a difficult year.

Evening Standard

British Museum under fire for sharing 'sexist' TikTok video about Roman exhibition

The British Museum has defended the video saying that it was intended to be joke

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Ethiopian government tries to stop UK auction of looted Maqdala shield

Proposed sale of Abyssinian artefact taken during 1868 battle triggers appeal for restitution of ‘wrongfully acquired’ item

Evening Standard

Landmark new British Museum Michelangelo exhibition to explore the titan's 'demanding' final decades

Opening in May, the major new display will focus on the work the Renaissance master made over the last 30 years of his extraordinary life and career

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William Blake’s Universe review – polymath’s paintings are outclassed by the Germans

A wide-ranging exhibition on the English mystic makes unfortunate comparisons with his European contemporaries who, it turns out, are the far superior Romantics

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