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Things to do in London this weekend (February 9 – 11)

From an international gallery collaboration which spans the breadth of London to a quietly revamped pub in Chelsea, here's everything to see, eat and do this coming weekend

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2024

Legion at the British Museum review: a spine-tingling look at life at the sharp end of Rome's war machine

This breathtaking and exhaustive exhibition shows what life was like for Roman soldiers on the front line

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2024

Legion: Life in the Roman Army review – ‘More than just a blood and guts orgy of military might’

British Museum, LondonFrom monsters to messiahs, from rebels to republics, from sex workers to chilled-out lovers, this wildly enjoyable blockbuster delivers a Rome for everyone

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2024

'Incredibly rare' 2nd-century Roman armor pieced together like an 'ancient jigsaw puzzle'

Conservators in the U.K. have painstakingly reassembled a piece of Roman armor that was broken into more than 100 pieces.

LiveScience · Jan 23, 2024

Roman armour to go on display after experts complete ‘ancient jigsaw puzzle’

The brass arm guard was previously in more than 100 pieces.

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2024

Drawing of Queen Victoria among many items missing from England’s museums

Freedom of information request finds more than 1,700 items are absent from collections

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024

The best exhibitions to see in London in 2024, from CUTE at Somerset House to Francis Bacon at the NPG

The capital's museums and galleries are a treasure trove of glorious art and ideas – here's our pick of the year's offerings

Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2024

Tony Blair backed return of Elgin Marbles to boost London’s Olympics bid, released papers reveal

No 10 believed the Parthenon Sculptures could be a ‘powerful bargaining chip’ in the race to host 2012 games

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2023

UK Archives Show Parthenon Marbles Role In 2012 Olympics Lobbying

The UK government tried to help Greece secure the Parthenon Marbles on loan two decades ago in a bid to drum up support for London's 2012 Olympics' bid, according to files released Friday.

International Business Times · Dec 29, 2023

Blair considered loan of Parthenon marbles to help London Olympics bid

Then PM was advised to ‘encourage’ British Museum to agree long-term loan in return for Greek support

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023