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Where do the items in the British Museum come from?

The British Museum houses a collection of about eight million historical and cultural artefacts from around the world.

Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2023

‘Say I want to lose weight. Will they cheer me on – or bring me a cupcake?’ The curse of the frenemy

At home or at work, the most toxic relationships are the ones where we are treated with both kindness and cruelty. So why do we get hooked on them – and how can we take back control?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023

Will the British Museum give back the Elgin Marbles? History explained

Greece argues that the scupltures were obtained illegally, while the UK says they were not

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023

British Museum has recovered some of 2,000 stolen artefacts, chairman George Osborne says

The chairman of the museum’s trustees conceded the scandal has harmed the London institution’s reputation

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

British Museum has recovered some of 2,000 stolen artefacts, says George Osborne - OLD

The chairman of the museum’s trustees conceded the scandal has harmed the London institution’s reputation.

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

Recovery of British Museum artefacts under way, says George Osborne

Institution’s chair of trustees admits its reputation has been damaged by suspected thefts

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023

British Museum has recovered some of the estimated 2,000 stolen artefacts, chairman reveals

British Museum director Hartwig Fischer announced his resignation on Friday, while his deputy, Jonathan Williams, agreed to step back until the independent review into the theft had concluded

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2023

British Museum director resigns, admits to failings in theft investigation

Museum’s director Hartwig Fischer says that he did not take warning of theft from museum collection seriously enough.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2023

British Museum deputy director steps back after boss quits over theft probe

Director Hartwig Fischer and his deputy Jonathan Williams both announced their decisions on Friday.

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

The Guardian view on the British Museum losses: a diplomatic own goal

Editorial: The disappearance of artefacts has delivered a propaganda coup to nations campaigning for the return of historical treasures

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023