LONDON — It is one thing to commission surveys into an art institution’s links to colonialism or slavery. Repatriation and recognition of cultural objects obtained by nefarious means remain urgent ...

Erasure of 'Palestine' from display labels highlights a resurgence of the European penchant for rewriting history ...

This week, the British Museum grappled with its colonial roots, removing a statue of founding collector Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) from prominent display. Sloane was an Irish physician and Baronet ...

UK Lawyers for Israel prompts change, arguing applying name to periods when no such entity existed risks 'obscuring the history of Israel and the Jewish people' The post British Museum removes some ...

Millions are anticipated to flock to London for a rare opportunity to witness the historic Bayeux Tapestry, as tickets for its exhibition at the British Museum are set to go on sale in July. This ...

From the stone that unlocked hieroglyphics to towering statues and eerie mummies, the British Museum’s Ancient Egypt collection is a must-see for history lovers. ByDavid Nikel, Senior Contributor.

Few institutions hold as much global prestige and controversy as the British Museum. Behind its grand façade lies a collection shaped not only by curiosity but also by conquest. Interestingly, many of ...