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Town Of Runners
event Running until Thursday 31st May 2012VENUE British Museum
The Ethiopian rural town of Bekoji has given birth to Olympic and World champions Tirunesh Dibaba and Kenenisa Bekele - two supreme competitors
Royal Treasures: Talk
event Thursday 31st May 2012VENUE British Museum
Education Officer Hilary Williams discusses objects from monarchies.
Picasso Prints: The Vollard SuitePicasso Prints: The Vollard SuiteThe British Museum has recently been fortunate enough to acquire the complete Vollard Suite - a set of 100 etchings produced by Picasso between 1930 and 1937. With Picasso arguably being the 20th century's most important artist, this generosity by the Hamish Parker Charitable Trust has put the British Museum in a unique position, offering the abili31st May 2012Sunday 2nd September 2012
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The British Museum has recently been fortunate enough to acquire the complete Vollard Suite - a set of 100 etchings produced by Picasso between ... More about this event
Mine to MedalsMine to MedalsFor some this British Museum exhibition may be as close as they'll get to an Olympic gold medal - despite their best endeavours. Mine to Medals: the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games medals shows the discs designed by British artist David Watkins that will be earned, through sweat and years of hard training, by the winning atheletes in the 231st May 2012Sunday 9th September 2012
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For some this British Museum exhibition may be as close as they'll get to an Olympic gold medal - despite their best endeavours. Mine to Medals:... More about this event
Kingship In Ancient Mexico: Talk
event Friday 1st June 2012VENUE British Museum
Independent speaker Elizabeth Baquedano discusses rulers of the country.
National Velvet
event Running from Friday 1st June 2012 until Thursday 7th June 2012VENUE British Museum
A History Of The Future: Workshop (Ages 13-18)
event Saturday 2nd June 2012VENUE British Museum
Design a timepiece and display it in the museum.
Kingship In Ancient Egypt: Talk
event Saturday 2nd June 2012VENUE British Museum
Independent speaker Lorna Oakes discusses the ruler's role.
Create A Comic: Workshop (Over 7s)
event Running from Saturday 2nd June 2012 until Saturday 23rd June 2012VENUE British Museum
Horses, Hawks And Hounds
event Running from Monday 4th June 2012 until Friday 8th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Animal-themed activities across the week.
Money And Modernity: Talk
event Wednesday 6th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Project Curator Tom Hockenhull discusses currency.
At Home With The Neanderthals: Excavations At La Cotte De St Brelade, Jersey: Lecture
event Thursday 7th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Dr Matt Pope discusses the work at the site and the evolution of the human relative.
Modern Chinese Ink Paintings: New Directions: Talk
event Thursday 7th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Independent speaker Anne Farrer discusses the artworks.
The Horse: Curator's Introduction: Lecture
event Thursday 7th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Curator John Curtis discusses the exhibition, with BSL interpretation.
The Legacy Of The Aramaeans And The Aramaization Of The Middle East: Lecture
event Thursday 7th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Professor John F Healey discusses the civilisation's history.
The Role Of The Horse In China From The Shang To The Tang Dynasty: Talk
event Friday 8th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Curator Carol Michaelson discusses how the animal features in the country.
The Horses Of Ancient Iran: Lecture
event Friday 8th June 2012VENUE British Museum
The British Museum's John Curtis discusses the animal's history in the country.
Anthropology In The World: Conference
event Running from Friday 8th June 2012 until Sunday 10th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Talks and discussions about the relevance of the study of mankind to work in various fields.
The Way Of Tea
event Running from Friday 8th June 2012 until Friday 22nd June 2012VENUE British Museum
A demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony.
Passport To The Afterlife
event Saturday 9th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Follow a trail about the ancient Egyptian Book Of The Dead.
Awaiting Collection: Treasure, Coin Hoards And The British Museum: Talk
event Saturday 9th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Museum Assistant Henry Flynn discusses the museum's responsibilities regarding archaeological finds.
Science And Money: The Technology Of Coin Production Through The Ages: Talk
event Tuesday 12th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Former materials scientist Paul Craddock discusses how currency is made.
The Role Of The Polished Axe In Neolithic Society: Talk
event Wednesday 13th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Independent speaker Elizabeth Wilkes discusses how the weapon featured in the people's life.
Picasso As An Etcher: The Great Innovator: Talk
event Thursday 14th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Independent speaker Norman Ackroyd discusses the artist's work.
Poetry And The British Museum: Talk
event Friday 15th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Professor Mark Ford discusses the how poets have used the museum and its reading room.
Art For Eternity: Paintings From The Tomb Of Nebamun: Talk
event Saturday 16th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Independent speaker George Hart discusses the artwork from the grave.
Mega Mummy Animation Workshop (over 7s)
event Sunday 17th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Create a giant animation of the mummification process using a digital video camera and stop-motion software.
Discobolus: Old And New: Talk
event Tuesday 19th June 2012VENUE British Museum
The British Museum's Ian Jenkins discusses the sculpture.
VENUE British Museum
The British Museum has teamed up with the Royal Shakespeare Company this year to gain some insight into the nation's favourite playwright. There... More about this event
The Power Of Myth In Ancient Mexico: Talk
event Wednesday 20th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Independent speaker Julia Flood discusses folklore from the country.
Conserving A God: The Treatment Of A Shattered Marble Sculpture: Talk
event Thursday 21st June 2012VENUE British Museum
Kathryn Oliver of the British Museum discusses the preservation of the object.
Lacrosse And Other Native American Games: Talk
event Friday 22nd June 2012VENUE British Museum
Max Carocci of the Anthropological Index Online Centre discusses the pastimes.
Horsepower With Martin Clunes
event Running from Friday 22nd June 2012 until Thursday 28th June 2012VENUE British Museum
The Hollow Crown: Henry V
event Running from Friday 22nd June 2012 until Thursday 28th June 2012VENUE British Museum
The Olympic Games And Sport Across Ancient Cultures: Panel Discussion
event Saturday 23rd June 2012VENUE British Museum
A discussion about sporting competitions in different cultures.
Sumerian Kingship: Talk
event Saturday 23rd June 2012VENUE British Museum
Independent speaker Lorna Oakes discusses the civilisation's rulers.
The Power Of Authority On Coins: From Pre-Islamic To Islamic Middle East: Talk
event Tuesday 26th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Curator Vesta Curtis discusses designs of currency.
Holy Kinship In The Middle Ages: Talk
event Wednesday 27th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Curators Naomi Speakman and James Robinson discuss the art theme.
On The Olympic Trail: Talk
event Thursday 28th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Curator Judith Swaddling discusses the ancient Games.
Pegasus To Dobbin: The Horse In Mythology: Talk
event Saturday 30th June 2012VENUE British Museum
Education Officer Hilary Williams discusses the animal.
Installing A North American Landscape In Bloomsbury: Talk
event Wednesday 4th July 2012VENUE British Museum
New Insights Into Christian Egypt: Lecture
event Monday 9th July 2012VENUE British Museum
Gawdat Gabra discusses the history and future of the Coptic faith in the country.
Pagans, Christians And Muslims: Egypt In The First Millennium AD: Talk
event Running from Monday 9th July 2012 until Tuesday 10th July 2012VENUE British Museum
Warhorse: The Ancient Greek Way: Talk
event Friday 13th July 2012VENUE British Museum
With Robin Lane Fox.
Horses: Archaeology, History And Myth: Lecture
event Monday 16th July 2012VENUE British Museum
Catherine Johns looks at the myths surrounding horses and the place they hold in difference cultures.
Shakespeare And Money: Talk
event Thursday 19th July 2012VENUE British Museum
Curator Barrie Cook discusses how the playwright mentions money.
The Horse: Curator's Introduction: Lecture
event Thursday 19th July 2012VENUE British Museum
Curator John Curtis discusses the exhibition, with BSL interpretation.
It Was Greek To Me: The Ancient Greek Theatre: Talk
event Wednesday 25th July 2012VENUE British Museum
Curator Ian Jenkins discusses the country's culture of performances.
Italian Renaissance Meets Shakespeare's England In The Decorative Arts: Talk
event Thursday 16th August 2012VENUE British Museum
Education Officer Hilary Williams discusses the relationship of the artworks and the country.
Shakespeare And Money: Talk
event Tuesday 25th September 2012VENUE British Museum
Curator Barrie Cook discusses how the playwright mentions money.
Shakespeare's Time: Clock-Making In Elizabethan London: Talk
event Wednesday 3rd October 2012VENUE British Museum
Curator Paul Buck discusses the manufacture of time pieces.
Masks And Masquerade: The Arts Of Transformation In Africa: Talk
event Wednesday 17th October 2012VENUE British Museum
Curator Fiona Sheales discusses the use of the objects.
Glass In Tudor Times: Talk
event Thursday 15th November 2012VENUE British Museum
Curator Aileen Dawson discusses the material.
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