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British Museum London
The British Museum opened in January 1759 with a collection of around eighty thousand items. Today it contains more than four million objects.
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Printmaking from Hopper to Pollock
Prints by Jackson Pollock, Edward Hopper, Louis Lozowick, John Sloan, Louise Bourgeois and others show American society from the late nineteenth century to 1960.
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18th CENTURY MUSEUMS by Mary Haegele
Museums that are responsible for collections of 18th century artifacts or existed themselves since the 18th century.
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British Museum and Kew Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens and the British Museum have combined their expertise to create a most unusual scented landscape garden on the forecourt of the British Museum.
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British Museum London
The British Museum has some of the world's greatest treasures, from the colossal Elgin Marbles to the delicate Portland Vase. Do it the easy way - see top tip below.
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London Top Five Travel Attractions
Of London's many visitor attractions, any list of the best things to see on vacation would include Big Ben, the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral and the London Eye.
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Repatriation – A Passing Fad?
Neil MacGregor, the director of the British Museum in London was recently quoted as saying, "Repatriation is yesterday’s question . . ." The number of high-profile and s
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Sumerian Art at the British Museum
Four objects in the British Museum describe the rich art and culture of Ur in Mesopotamia, one of ancient civilization's first cities that flourished in what is now Iraq.
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Timeline & Treasures of the British museum
This article gives a basic timeline of the period dividing up the civilisation. It also describes Egyptian treasures, and includes Shelley's poem "Ozymandias". It features some beautiful pictures.
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Michelangelo Drawings in Question
The authenticity of some 40% of drawings attributed to Italian High Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti and owned by museums worldwide is being questionned.
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Mummy Dearest
The North Carolina Museum of Art and the British Museum have teamed up to present seldom seen artifacts from one of history's most mysterious civilizations.
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Word into Art
"Word into Art" looks at contemporary Middle Eastern artists using Arabic script to portray traditional images inspired by the Qur'an and Persian poetry.
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Curse of the Mummy
Do ancient Egyptian curses upon those who disturb or enter the pharaohs' tombs really exist? Have they actually killed archaeological team members and tourists? Take a look at what experts have to say, and come to your own conclusion. If you or someone you know has experienced anything relating to these curses, tell us about it on the message board!
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Hieroglyphics and the Rosetta Stone
This article explains what hieroglyphics are, who was able to learn to read and write them, and how the Rosetta Stone was used to "crack the code" of this ancient language.
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London Favorites: Museums, Palaces and Pubs Millenium 26
Take a tour of the Tower of London with it's history of grisly murders, beheaded Queens and Nobles, Crown jewels and armaments. There are welcoming Yeoman Warders with their tales of past inhabitants, both favored and damned. And we mustn't forget the bad tempered ravens on whose shoulders the fate of the monarchy lies. Next is Elegant Buckingham Palace, then the British and Natural History Museum. If it's bones you are into, you'll enjoy the latter. Then time to stop for a pint and a snack in a traditional London Pub. Please join me as I return to my favorite places in London, one of the world's most exciting cities. There are some great links. Especially the virtual tour of the Tower of London ( Just Click on hypertext) and lots of photos. Please join me. ME
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New Tutankhamun London Exhibition
In 1972 over 1.7m people visited the 'King Tut' exhibition in London, to see the golden treasures of Egypt's boy pharaoh. In November 2007 Tutankhamun returns to London
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The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was a combination of Greek architectural style and eastern religious influence, and the premier wonder of the ancient world.
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Titanic: Awash in a Sea of Tall Tales
Tall tales loom large over the sinking of the Titanic. Dive into them, and see how one Egyptian princess has been blamed for this 20th century disaster.
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Ancient Near Eastern Art Books
Ancient art and its archaeological record from the Levant to the Caucasus Mountains are covered by the scholarly publications in this select bibliography.
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BBC Proms Out + About Concert
The BBC Proms Out + About concert will perform at multiple points around the city of London, for a full day of free classical music in public places.
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Book Review-The Book of Simple Medicines
It isn't every day that I find a book that is good enough to deserve its own special book review. But then, "The Book of Simple Medicines" by Matthaeus Platearius, published by Moleiro Editor, S.A., is no ordinary title.
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Christmas for Kids 1999
Kids Christmas sites for 1999
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Christmas for Kids 1999
Fun Christmas sites for Kids to visit.
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Grafitti Artist Banksy
In Warhol time, Banksy may be through his 15 minutes. But that all depends on whether you think he's famous or if his ideas and art deserve all the attention.
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History of North French Miscellany
In the magnificent and luxurious North French Miscellany every page is a work of art. This Hebrew manuscript has travelled Europe and has a long and fascinating history.
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Holy Island - Lindisfarne - UK
Holy Island - Lindisfarne was invaded by the Vikings and introduced to the word of God by St. Aiden - it is a place with an ancient history and great spirituality.
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JSG Boggs, Counterfeit Art
J.S.G. Boggs is an exceptional conceptual artist and master forger who has fallen on hard times.
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London's Main Attractions
London is vast and has many interesting sights. This article will focus on the more important ones enabling the first time visitor to prioritize what to see.
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LONDON'S TREASURES AND TREASURE HUNTERS
An article of london treasures and shopping for treasures
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Queens of Egypt: Exhibit Preview
"Queens of Egypt" ("Reines d'Egypte") at Monaco's Grimaldi Forum describes the varied roles of royal women through some 250 objects from collections worldwide.
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The Excavation at Sutton Hoo
The burial ship uncovered in the mound at Sutton Hoo is the greatest single find in Anglo-Saxon archaeology.
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Valentine Card Challenge
Have you bought your Valentine cards yet? If not, I challenge you to make them from information in this article. If you scan them and send them to me, I will post them on Kids' Korner.
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VALENTINES: A Bit of History
Valentine's Day customs have changed drastically over the years. It was celebrated in Ancient Rome as the Feast of Lupercalia.
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Vilhelm Hammershøi Exhibit in London
Vilhelm Hammershøi retrospective at London's Royal Academy of Arts features more than 60 paintings spanning the career of this celebrated Danish artist.
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William Blake
Though shunned and isolated in his own time, today he is celebrated as a revolutionary and mystic with a strong sense of personal vision.
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Britain's 2005 Cultural Bonanza
Britain’s Cultural bonanza. The Travelsleuth looks ahead at the programme of blockbuster art exhibitions in London, Edinburgh and elsewhere in the United Kingdom.
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Introduction to John Dee
The legacy of Dee and Kelley, Enochian Magick and Enochian script continues to fascinate many to this day.
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California Museum Art Exhibitions: Summer 2008
Important works of art from antiquity to modern times are on view in 15 special exhibitions at eight California museums during Summer 2008.
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Egyptian Mummies and the R.A - it's London in June! ,
The Travelsleuth visits London’s June Antique Fairs, the Royal Parks and the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition where he rediscovers the art of the Brotherhood of Ruralists.
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Lindow Man
Archaeologists have established the health, social status, even the last meal and cause of death of this Cheshire bog body. However, why he died is a matter of debate.
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A Passion for Pyramids - Part II
The second part of this article examining The Great Pyramids of Giza.
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Buildings of the Ramesside period
This article tells something of the architectural achievements made in this wonderful era of Ancient Egyptian history.
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London Favorites Pt 2 Millennium Series 27
London Favourite places part two encompasses visits to my favorite galleries, churches, landmarks including the new London Eye, observation wheel. It also features shopping at Harrods and Street Markets, Hyde Park Speakers Corner and Kew Gardens. It is a taste of London's eclectic buffet of things to do and see. Please join me. ME
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Solving the Riddle of the Rosetta Stone
Deciphering the Rosetta Stone opened up an understanding of the ancient Egyptians. The language of ancient Egypt had been a riddle to scholars for many hundreds of years. The Rosetta Stone solved the riddle.
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Book Review: The Map That Changed the World
William Smith is widely recognized as the father of modern geology, but he languished in obscurity for much of his lifetime. Simon Winchester's new book "The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology" is a fascinating read about Smith's troubled life.
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Travelsleuth's Diary: March Page 2.
The Travelsleuth's monthly diary of events. March. Page 2: London's cultural and social scene; Art Exhibitions, Antique Fairs, Museums, Opera, Music and Theatre.<B>Updated 11 March</B>
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Albrecht Dürer Online at the NGC
The National Gallery of Canada's CyberMuse website describes the life, prints and engravings of German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer.
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An Anglo-Saxon Thanksgiving? Perhaps
It is not a stretch to imagine Angles and Saxons sitting around a table enjoying a feast to celebrate the autumn harvest.
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