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British Museum moves bust of founder who had links to slavery

The British Museum, home to some of the world’s most treasured historic artifacts, has moved the bust of its founder from a display pedestal because of his links to slavery. The sculpture of Hans ...
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Big Oil–backed addition to London’s British Museum sparks outrage

In London, the British Museum has announced a controversial refurbishment to the Western Range galleries of its Greek Revival abode by Sir Robert Smirke. The tentative project marks the largest ...
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Looters Beware: The British Museum Is Leading an International Task Force Fighting the Illicit Trade in Egyptian Antiquities

The British Museum is taking on a new role: international watchdog for the trade of Egyptian and Nubian artifacts. The museum is employing a team of curators solely dedicated to spotting looted ...
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Brit Gala? British Museum to host first fundraising ball

The British Museum hosts its inaugural fundraising ball on Saturday, a glitzy event that has been touted by many observers as London's answer to New York's Met Gala. The museum, which boasts one of ...