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The British Museum in London has initiated legal proceedings against former curator Peter Higgs for allegedly stealing up to 2,000 objects from its collection. The museum’s actions come after archaeologist

Art expert Christopher Marinello, from Art Recovery International, urges museums to enhance security protocols after reports of missing items from several UK institutions. The British Museum is currently in legal

A Danish museum has helped the British Museum retrieve 290 stolen Greek and Roman gems, marking the largest recovery effort in recent years. The Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen played a

The British Museum will be hosting an exhibition this spring titled “Michelangelo: the last decades,” focusing on the final 30 years of the Renaissance master’s life. One of the highlights

The British Museum faced backlash on social media recently due to a controversial post promoting their exhibition on the Roman Army. The post was criticized for being sexist and the

British museums are facing a funding crisis, with local authority spending on museums and galleries decreasing significantly in recent years. Charging a small entrance fee could help alleviate this financial

The British Museum is seeking an architectural practice to redesign approximately a third of its galleries as part of a major masterplan. The winning team will need to create a

The final phase of Renaissance master Michelangelo’s life will be explored in an upcoming exhibition at the British Museum in London. Titled “Michelangelo: the Last Decades,” the exhibition will focus

The Round Reading Room at the British Museum, a landmark of architectural brilliance, has reopened to visitors after an 11-year closure. Designed by Sydney Smirke and inspired by the Pantheon

The British Museum’s exhibition, “Pharaoh,” is currently on display at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia. This innovative showcase of Egyptian artefacts has caught the attention of the