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Pompeii, Herculaneum And Neoclassicism: TalkPompeii, Herculaneum And Neoclassicism: TalkHilary Williams talks about the exhibition.22nd May 2013Wednesday 22nd May 2013
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Pompeii, Herculaneum And Neoclassicism: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Wednesday 22nd May 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
Hilary Williams talks about the exhibition.
Ice Age Art: Arrival of the Modern MindIce Age Art: Arrival of the Modern MindDiscover masterpieces from the last Ice Age drawn from across Europe in an exhibition 40,000 years in the making. Some of the world's oldest known sculptures, drawings and portraits - including a bison sculpted from mammoth ivory about 20,000 years ago - will be presented alongside modern works by Henry Moore, Mondrain and Matisse, to explore art a22nd May 2013Sunday 26th May 2013
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Ongoing
Ice Age Art: Arrival of the Modern Mindevent > Exhibitions
DATES 7th February to 26th May 2013
Discover masterpieces from the last Ice Age drawn from across Europe in an exhibition 40,000 years in the making. Some of the world's oldest known sculptures, ... More about this event
Life and death in Pompeii and HerculaneumLife and death in Pompeii and HerculaneumThis spring, the British Museum stages a major exhibition on Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum, an examination of two very different cities in the Bay of Naples, both buried by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Displaying over 250 objects, many of which have never before been seen outside Italy before, the museum conveys what everyda22nd May 2013Sunday 29th September 2013
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Ongoing
Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneumevent > Exhibitions > Art Exhibitions - Ancient & Classical
DATES 28th March to 29th September 2013
This spring, the British Museum stages a major exhibition on Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum, an examination of two very different cities in the Bay... More about this event
Cross-Cultural Elements In Chinese Ceramics: TalkCross-Cultural Elements In Chinese Ceramics: TalkA gallery talk by Yu-Ping Luk.23rd May 2013Thursday 23rd May 2013
Where:
British Museum,
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DATES Thursday 23rd May 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Yu-Ping Luk.
The Wall-Paintings Of Pompeii And Herculaneum: LectureThe Wall-Paintings Of Pompeii And Herculaneum: LectureRoger Ling, University of Manchester, traces the development of Pompeian wall-paintings.23rd May 2013Thursday 23rd May 2013
Where:
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The Wall-Paintings Of Pompeii And Herculaneum: Lectureevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Thursday 23rd May 2013 - 1.15pm-2.15pm
Roger Ling, University of Manchester, traces the development of Pompeian wall-paintings.
The Way Of TeaThe Way Of TeaA demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony.24th May 2013Friday 24th May 2013
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British Museum,
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DATES Friday 24th May 2013 at 2pm-3pm and 3pm-4pm
A demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony.
Pompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: LecturePompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: LectureA talk from historian Paul Roberts.24th May 2013Friday 24th May 2013
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British Museum,
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DATES Friday 24th May 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A talk from historian Paul Roberts.
The Art Of Mishkin-Qalam: 19th–20th-Century Calligraphies: TalkThe Art Of Mishkin-Qalam: 19th–20th-Century Calligraphies: TalkA gallery talk by Ladan Akbarnia.24th May 2013Friday 24th May 2013
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The Art Of Mishkin-Qalam: 19th–20th-Century Calligraphies: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Friday 24th May 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Ladan Akbarnia.
Bodies Of Pompeii And Herculaneum: LectureBodies Of Pompeii And Herculaneum: LectureA lecture by Estelle Lazer, University of Sydney.24th May 2013Friday 24th May 2013
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Bodies Of Pompeii And Herculaneum: Lectureevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Friday 24th May 2013 - 6.30pm-7.30pm
A lecture by Estelle Lazer, University of Sydney.
Stone Carving: WorkshopStone Carving: Workshop25th May 2013Saturday 25th May 2013
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Stone Carving: Workshopevent > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Art Workshop
DATES Saturday 25th May 2013 - 10am-5pm
Photography Mystery Trails: Workshop (Over 5s)Photography Mystery Trails: Workshop (Over 5s)Following photography trails through the galleries.25th May 2013Saturday 25th May 2013
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DATES Saturday 25th May 2013 - 11.30am-3.30pm
Following photography trails through the galleries.
Three Great Collectors: Hans Sloane, Joseph Banks And Charles Townley: TalkThree Great Collectors: Hans Sloane, Joseph Banks And Charles Townley: TalkA gallery talk by Margaret O'Brien.25th May 2013Saturday 25th May 2013
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Three Great Collectors: Hans Sloane, Joseph Banks And Charles Townley: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 25th May 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Margaret O'Brien.
Highlights TourHighlights Tour25th May 2013Sunday 26th May 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Category: eventManga Comic Workshop (Over 7s)Manga Comic Workshop (Over 7s)An introduction to Manga comic printing.26th May 2013Sunday 26th May 2013
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British Museum,
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DATES Sunday 26th May 2013 at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
An introduction to Manga comic printing.
Animals In Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk (Over 7s)Animals In Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk (Over 7s)Caroline Lawrence tells what life was like for animals in Pompeii and Herculaneum.27th May 2013Monday 27th May 2013
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British Museum,
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Category: eventFree EventOn Soon
Animals In Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk (Over 7s)event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Monday 27th May 2013 - 1pm-2pm
Caroline Lawrence tells what life was like for animals in Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Villas, Vines And VolcanoesVillas, Vines And Volcanoes27th May 2013Friday 31st May 2013
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British Museum,
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DATES 27th to 31st May 2013
The World Of Sutton Hoo: TalkThe World Of Sutton Hoo: TalkA gallery talk by Katharine Hoare.28th May 2013Tuesday 28th May 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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DATES Tuesday 28th May 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Katharine Hoare.
Sculptures Of The Parthenon: TalkSculptures Of The Parthenon: Talk29th May 2013Wednesday 29th May 2013
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DATES Wednesday 29th May 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
Tales Of Time: Some Clocks And Their Makers: TalkTales Of Time: Some Clocks And Their Makers: TalkA gallery talk by Oliver Cooke.30th May 2013Thursday 30th May 2013
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British Museum,
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Tales Of Time: Some Clocks And Their Makers: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Thursday 30th May 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Oliver Cooke.
Children In Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk (Over 7s)Children In Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk (Over 7s)Caroline Lawrence explores what life was like for a Roman child.31st May 2013Friday 31st May 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Children In Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talk (Over 7s)event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
PRICING Free, adv booking essential
DATES Friday 31st May 2013 - 1pm-2pm
Caroline Lawrence explores what life was like for a Roman child.
Piety And Performance: Religious Art In The Middle Ages: TalkPiety And Performance: Religious Art In The Middle Ages: TalkA gallery talk by Naomi Speakman and Lloyd DeBeer.31st May 2013Friday 31st May 2013
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Piety And Performance: Religious Art In The Middle Ages: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Friday 31st May 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Naomi Speakman and Lloyd DeBeer.
Ice Age Art: Curator's Introduction: LectureIce Age Art: Curator's Introduction: LectureIllustrated introduction to the Ice Age art exhibition.31st May 2013Friday 31st May 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Ice Age Art: Curator's Introduction: Lectureevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
PRICING Free, ticketed
DATES Friday 31st May 2013 - 1.30pm-2.30pm
Illustrated introduction to the Ice Age art exhibition.
New Discoveries At Herculaneum: LectureNew Discoveries At Herculaneum: LectureAndrew Wallace-Hadrill discusses the amazing new discoveries resulting from his experience of working with the Herculaneum Conservation Project.31st May 2013Friday 31st May 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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New Discoveries At Herculaneum: Lectureevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Friday 31st May 2013 - 6.30pm-7.30pm
Andrew Wallace-Hadrill discusses the amazing new discoveries resulting from his experience of working with the Herculaneum Conservation Project.
Create A Mayan Comic: Workshop (Over 7s)Create A Mayan Comic: Workshop (Over 7s)Turn a story from ancient Mexico into a comic strip.1st June 2013Saturday 1st June 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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DATES Saturday 1st June 2013 - 11.30am-3.30pm
Turn a story from ancient Mexico into a comic strip.
Gold In Ancient Mexico: TalkGold In Ancient Mexico: TalkA gallery talk by Elizabeth Baquedano.1st June 2013Saturday 1st June 2013
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British Museum,
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Gold In Ancient Mexico: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 1st June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Elizabeth Baquedano.
Disaster In The Loveliest Of Lands: Readings From Pompeii And Herculaneum: TalkDisaster In The Loveliest Of Lands: Readings From Pompeii And Herculaneum: TalkA series of readings about those living in AD 791st June 2013Saturday 1st June 2013
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British Museum,
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Disaster In The Loveliest Of Lands: Readings From Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
PRICING Free, ticketed
DATES Saturday 1st June 2013 - 2pm-3pm
A series of readings about those living in AD 79
Highlights TourHighlights Tour1st June 2013Sunday 30th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Category: eventMagical Mosaic Masks: Workshop (Over 7s)Magical Mosaic Masks: Workshop (Over 7s)Design a headpiece using Photoshop.2nd June 2013Sunday 2nd June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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DATES Sunday 2nd June 2013 - 11.30am-3.30pm
Design a headpiece using Photoshop.
Shop 'Til You Drop In 17th-Century England: TalkShop 'Til You Drop In 17th-Century England: TalkA gallery talk by Barrie Cook.4th June 2013Tuesday 4th June 2013
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British Museum,
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Shop 'Til You Drop In 17th-Century England: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Tuesday 4th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Barrie Cook.
The Art Of Influence: Asian Propaganda: TalkThe Art Of Influence: Asian Propaganda: TalkA gallery talk by Mary Ginsberg.5th June 2013Wednesday 5th June 2013
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DATES Wednesday 5th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Mary Ginsberg.
The Architecture Of The Great Court: TalkThe Architecture Of The Great Court: TalkA gallery talk by Hilary Williams.6th June 2013Thursday 6th June 2013
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The Architecture Of The Great Court: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Thursday 6th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Hilary Williams.
The Nabatean Palace Structures On Umm Al-Biyara, Petra: LectureThe Nabatean Palace Structures On Umm Al-Biyara, Petra: LectureWith Piotr Bienkowski, University of Manchester.6th June 2013Thursday 6th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
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Category: eventFree EventOn Soon
The Nabatean Palace Structures On Umm Al-Biyara, Petra: Lectureevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Thursday 6th June 2013 - 4pm
With Piotr Bienkowski, University of Manchester.
Conservation In Focus: Roman Vessel Glass: TalkConservation In Focus: Roman Vessel Glass: TalkA gallery talk by Julia Barton and Paul Roberts.7th June 2013Friday 7th June 2013
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British Museum,
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Conservation In Focus: Roman Vessel Glass: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Friday 7th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Julia Barton and Paul Roberts.
Iranian Election 2013: Questions Of National Identity: TalkIranian Election 2013: Questions Of National Identity: TalkThe significance and power of Iran's cultural heritage and how heritage reflects a nation's identities in a variety of ways.7th June 2013Friday 7th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Iranian Election 2013: Questions Of National Identity: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Friday 7th June 2013 - 6.30pm-7.30pm
The significance and power of Iran's cultural heritage and how heritage reflects a nation's identities in a variety of ways.
Our Explosive Past: How Humans Survived Catastrophe: Study DayOur Explosive Past: How Humans Survived Catastrophe: Study DayA day of short talks, films and other displays.8th June 2013Saturday 8th June 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Our Explosive Past: How Humans Survived Catastrophe: Study Dayevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Saturday 8th June 2013 - 9.30am-4.45pm
A day of short talks, films and other displays.
Passport To The Afterlife: Workshop (Over 7s)Passport To The Afterlife: Workshop (Over 7s)Solve clues about the ancient Egyptian Book Of The Dead using a smartphone.8th June 2013Saturday 8th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Passport To The Afterlife: Workshop (Over 7s)event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Workshops | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 8th June 2013 - 11.30am-3.30pm
Solve clues about the ancient Egyptian Book Of The Dead using a smartphone.
Great Kings And Vassal Rulers: The Ancient Levant From The Amarna Letters: TalkGreat Kings And Vassal Rulers: The Ancient Levant From The Amarna Letters: TalkA gallery talk by George Hart.8th June 2013Saturday 8th June 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Category: eventFree EventOn Soon
Great Kings And Vassal Rulers: The Ancient Levant From The Amarna Letters: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 8th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by George Hart.
Greeks Alive! Animation Workshop (Over 7s)Greeks Alive! Animation Workshop (Over 7s)Create animation based on myths and legends.9th June 2013Sunday 9th June 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Greeks Alive! Animation Workshop (Over 7s)event > Kids Events
PRICING Free, ticketed
DATES Sunday 9th June 2013 at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Create animation based on myths and legends.
Pompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: LecturePompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: LectureA talk from historian Paul Roberts.10th June 2013Monday 10th June 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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DATES Monday 10th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A talk from historian Paul Roberts.
The Cult Of Bacchus In Late Roman Britain: TalkThe Cult Of Bacchus In Late Roman Britain: TalkA gallery talk by Belinda Crerar.11th June 2013Tuesday 11th June 2013
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British Museum,
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The Cult Of Bacchus In Late Roman Britain: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Tuesday 11th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Belinda Crerar.
Animals And African Art: Their Function And Symbolism: TalkAnimals And African Art: Their Function And Symbolism: TalkA gallery talk by Fiona Sheales.12th June 2013Wednesday 12th June 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Animals And African Art: Their Function And Symbolism: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Wednesday 12th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Fiona Sheales.
Life And Death In Roman Britain: TalkLife And Death In Roman Britain: TalkA talk by Ralph Jackson.13th June 2013Thursday 13th June 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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DATES Thursday 13th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A talk by Ralph Jackson.
The Way Of TeaThe Way Of TeaA demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony.14th June 2013Friday 14th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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DATES Friday 14th June 2013 at 2pm-3pm and 3pm-4pm
A demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony.
Developments In Ming Ceramics: TalkDevelopments In Ming Ceramics: TalkA gallery talk by Yu-Ping Luk.14th June 2013Friday 14th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Developments In Ming Ceramics: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Friday 14th June 2013 - 1.45pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Yu-Ping Luk.
Does Latin Have A Future'Does Latin Have A Future'A debate examining Latin and broader culture.14th June 2013Friday 14th June 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Does Latin Have A Future'event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Friday 14th June 2013 - 6.30pm-8pm
A debate examining Latin and broader culture.
Thoughts And Things In China: ConferenceThoughts And Things In China: ConferenceLeading scholars discuss significant issues in the field of Chinese art and archaeology.14th June 2013Saturday 15th June 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Thoughts And Things In China: Conferenceevent > Business Events > Conferences
DATES Friday 14th June 2013 at 9.30am-6.30pm & Saturday 15th June 2013 at 10am-6.30pm
Leading scholars discuss significant issues in the field of Chinese art and archaeology.
Digital Dress Up: Workshop (Over 7s)Digital Dress Up: Workshop (Over 7s)Children can find out what they would look like wearing various outfits.15th June 2013Saturday 15th June 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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DATES Saturday 15th June 2013 - 11.30am-3.30pm
Children can find out what they would look like wearing various outfits.
Alexander The Great And The Hellenistic World: TalkAlexander The Great And The Hellenistic World: TalkA gallery talk by Carolyn Perry.15th June 2013Saturday 15th June 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Alexander The Great And The Hellenistic World: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 15th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Carolyn Perry.
Roman Fresco Painting WorkshopRoman Fresco Painting WorkshopA session learning about the painting style.15th June 2013Saturday 15th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Roman Fresco Painting Workshopevent > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions
DATES Saturday 15th June 2013 - 11pm-4pm
A session learning about the painting style.
Make A Secret Code: Workshop (Over 7s)Make A Secret Code: Workshop (Over 7s)Make a secret code using Photoshop.16th June 2013Sunday 16th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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DATES Sunday 16th June 2013 - 11.30am-3.30pm
Make a secret code using Photoshop.
The Romans At Dinner: A View From Archaeology And Art: LectureThe Romans At Dinner: A View From Archaeology And Art: LectureA lecture discussing Roman dining practices.17th June 2013Monday 17th June 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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The Romans At Dinner: A View From Archaeology And Art: Lectureevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
PRICING Free, ticketed
DATES Monday 17th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2.15pm
A lecture discussing Roman dining practices.
Eastern India: Crucible Of The Buddhist World: TalkEastern India: Crucible Of The Buddhist World: TalkA gallery talk by Richard Blurton.18th June 2013Tuesday 18th June 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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DATES Tuesday 18th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Richard Blurton.
Bronze Age Britain: In And Out Of Ancient Europe: TalkBronze Age Britain: In And Out Of Ancient Europe: TalkA gallery talk by Neil Wilkin.19th June 2013Wednesday 19th June 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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DATES Wednesday 19th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Neil Wilkin.
Decoding Kitaj's Prints: TalkDecoding Kitaj's Prints: TalkA gallery talk by Jennifer Ramkalawon.20th June 2013Thursday 20th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Decoding Kitaj's Prints: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Thursday 20th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Jennifer Ramkalawon.
Art In New Kingdom Egypt: TalkArt In New Kingdom Egypt: TalkA gallery talk by Carol Andrews.21st June 2013Friday 21st June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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DATES Friday 21st June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Carol Andrews.
Early Steps Towards Farming In The Zagros Mountains Of Iran And Iraq: New Archaeological InvestigatiEarly Steps Towards Farming In The Zagros Mountains Of Iran And Iraq: New Archaeological InvestigatiA lecture on the research found on Neolithic sites in these regions.21st June 2013Friday 21st June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Early Steps Towards Farming In The Zagros Mountains Of Iran And Iraq: New Archaeological Investigatievent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Friday 21st June 2013 - 6pm
A lecture on the research found on Neolithic sites in these regions.
Kitaj As I Knew Him: LectureKitaj As I Knew Him: LectureCurator Colin Wiggins will discuss the artists career.21st June 2013Friday 21st June 2013
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British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Kitaj As I Knew Him: Lectureevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Friday 21st June 2013 - 6.30pm-8pm
Curator Colin Wiggins will discuss the artists career.
Olympic Champions!: Workshop (Over 7s)Olympic Champions!: Workshop (Over 7s)Become an ancient Green Olympian.22nd June 2013Saturday 22nd June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Category: eventFree Event
Olympic Champions!: Workshop (Over 7s)event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 22nd June 2013 - 11.30am-3.30pm
Become an ancient Green Olympian.
The Kingdom Of Urartu: Rival Of The Assyrian Empire: TalkThe Kingdom Of Urartu: Rival Of The Assyrian Empire: TalkA gallery talk by Lorna Oakes.22nd June 2013Saturday 22nd June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventFree Event
The Kingdom Of Urartu: Rival Of The Assyrian Empire: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 22nd June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Lorna Oakes.
Manga Comic Workshop (Over 7s)Manga Comic Workshop (Over 7s)An introduction to Manga comic printing.23rd June 2013Sunday 23rd June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
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Category: eventevent > Kids Events
PRICING Free, ticketed
DATES Sunday 23rd June 2013 at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
An introduction to Manga comic printing.
Tracing Objects Around The Indian Ocean: TalkTracing Objects Around The Indian Ocean: TalkA gallery talk by Sarah Longair.25th June 2013Tuesday 25th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventFree Event
Tracing Objects Around The Indian Ocean: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Tuesday 25th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Sarah Longair.
Sculptures Of The Parthenon: TalkSculptures Of The Parthenon: Talk26th June 2013Wednesday 26th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventFree Event
Sculptures Of The Parthenon: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Wednesday 26th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
Coins And The Bible: TalkCoins And The Bible: TalkA gallery talk by Richard Abdy.27th June 2013Thursday 27th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventFree Event
Coins And The Bible: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Thursday 27th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Richard Abdy.
The Way Of TeaThe Way Of TeaA demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony.28th June 2013Friday 28th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventFree Event
The Way Of Teaevent > Kids Events | PRICING Free
DATES Friday 28th June 2013 at 2pm-3pm and 3pm-4pm
A demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony.
A Little Gay History: LectureA Little Gay History: LectureThe history of same-sex desire is discussed.28th June 2013Friday 28th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Friday 28th June 2013 - 6.30pm-7.30pm
The history of same-sex desire is discussed.
Boushra Almutawakel To Michael Rakowitz: Recent Acquisitions Of Works By Arab Artists: TalkBoushra Almutawakel To Michael Rakowitz: Recent Acquisitions Of Works By Arab Artists: TalkA gallery talk by Venetia Porter.28th June 2013Saturday 29th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventFree Event
Boushra Almutawakel To Michael Rakowitz: Recent Acquisitions Of Works By Arab Artists: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Friday 28th and Saturday 29th June 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Venetia Porter.
Photography Mystery Trails: Workshop (Over 5s)Photography Mystery Trails: Workshop (Over 5s)Following photography trails through the galleries.29th June 2013Saturday 29th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventFree Event
Photography Mystery Trails: Workshop (Over 5s)event > Kids Events | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 29th June 2013 - 11.30am-3.30pm
Following photography trails through the galleries.
Contemporary Artistic Practice: Responses To Middle Eastern Traditions: LectureContemporary Artistic Practice: Responses To Middle Eastern Traditions: LectureA discussion on musical heritage from Merit Ariane Stephanos.29th June 2013Saturday 29th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Saturday 29th June 2013 - 2.15pm-3.45pm
A discussion on musical heritage from Merit Ariane Stephanos.
Shadow Puppet Workshop (Over 7s)Shadow Puppet Workshop (Over 7s)Learn about and then produce shadow puppets.30th June 2013Sunday 30th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventevent > Kids Events
PRICING Free, ticketed
DATES Sunday 30th June 2013 at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Learn about and then produce shadow puppets.
On Preservation And Nostalgia In Architecture: LectureOn Preservation And Nostalgia In Architecture: LectureA panel discusses approaches taken towards architectural conservation in the historical areas of Bahrain.30th June 2013Sunday 30th June 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Sunday 30th June 2013 - 2pm-3.30pm
A panel discusses approaches taken towards architectural conservation in the historical areas of Bahrain.
Britain During The Last Days Of Pompeii And Herculaneum: TalkBritain During The Last Days Of Pompeii And Herculaneum: TalkA gallery talk by Ian Leins.2nd July 2013Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventFree Event
Britain During The Last Days Of Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Tuesday 2nd July 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Ian Leins.
Meanwhile, In Britain...: Women Under The Roman Empire: LectureMeanwhile, In Britain...: Women Under The Roman Empire: LectureLindsay Allason-Jones considers the changes that the invasion made on southern Britain.5th July 2013Friday 5th July 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
PRICING Free, ticketed
DATES Friday 5th July 2013 - 1.15pm-2.15pm
Lindsay Allason-Jones considers the changes that the invasion made on southern Britain.
Royal Northern College Of MusicRoyal Northern College Of MusicThe students perform a classical music concert.5th July 2013Friday 5th July 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventHighlights TourHighlights Tour6th July 2013Sunday 28th July 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventPompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: LecturePompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: LectureA talk from historian Paul Roberts.11th July 2013Thursday 11th July 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
PRICING Free, ticketed
DATES Thursday 11th July 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A talk from historian Paul Roberts.
The 2013 Raymond And Beverley Sackler Distinguished Lecture In Egyptology: LectureThe 2013 Raymond And Beverley Sackler Distinguished Lecture In Egyptology: LectureA lecture from Vivian Davies.11th July 2013Thursday 11th July 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Thursday 11th July 2013 - 6pm-7pm
A lecture from Vivian Davies.
Annual Egyptological Colloquium: ConferenceAnnual Egyptological Colloquium: ConferenceA two-day colloquium on research findings in Nubia.11th July 2013Friday 12th July 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventevent > Business Events > Conferences
DATES Thursday 11th July 2013 at 10am-6pm & Friday 12th July 2013 at 10am-5.30pm
A two-day colloquium on research findings in Nubia.
Fictionalising Pompeii: LectureFictionalising Pompeii: LectureWith fiction writer Lindsey Davis.12th July 2013Friday 12th July 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Friday 12th July 2013 - 6.30pm-7.45pm
With fiction writer Lindsey Davis.
Highlights TourHighlights Tour3rd August 2013Saturday 31st August 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventHighlights TourHighlights Tour1st September 2013Sunday 29th September 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventGlorious Discoveries: Sir William Hamilton, Pompeii And Herculaneum: TalkGlorious Discoveries: Sir William Hamilton, Pompeii And Herculaneum: TalkA gallery talk by Ian Jenkins.12th September 2013Thursday 12th September 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventFree Event
Glorious Discoveries: Sir William Hamilton, Pompeii And Herculaneum: Talkevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Thursday 12th September 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A gallery talk by Ian Jenkins.
Pompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: LecturePompeii And Herculaneum: Curator's Introduction: LectureA talk from historian Paul Roberts.12th September 2013Thursday 12th September 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
PRICING Free, ticketed
DATES Thursday 12th September 2013 - 1.15pm-2pm
A talk from historian Paul Roberts.
Colombian GoldColombian GoldFeaturing up to 150 masterworks from the Gold Museum in Bogota, Colombia, alongside pieces from the British Museum's own collection, this exhibition will examine the ritual that lies behind the myth of El Dorado and the 'Lost City of Gold' that kept European explorers fascinated for more than two centuries. 12th September 2013Sunday 12th January 2014
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventevent > Exhibitions
DATES 12th September 2013 to 12th January 2014
Featuring up to 150 masterworks from the Gold Museum in Bogota, Colombia, alongside pieces from the British Museum's own collection, this exhibition will exami... More about this event
Shunga: Sex and Humour in Japanese ArtShunga: Sex and Humour in Japanese ArtShunga refers to a group of sexually explicit painting, prints and illustrations that were produced in Japan between 1600 and 1900. The images range from being funny, tender or beautiful and have become increasingly thought of as taboo. Displaying a number of these images, this British Museum exhibition will aim to answer what shunga actually is an3rd October 2013Sunday 5th January 2014
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventevent > Exhibitions
DATES 3rd October 2013 to 5th January 2014
Shunga refers to a group of sexually explicit painting, prints and illustrations that were produced in Japan between 1600 and 1900. The images range from being... More about this event
Highlights TourHighlights Tour5th October 2013Sunday 27th October 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventHighlights TourHighlights Tour2nd November 2013Saturday 30th November 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
Category: eventHighlights TourHighlights Tour1st December 2013Sunday 29th December 2013
Where:
British Museum,
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
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