BRITISH MUSEUM

​A Swiss museum on Thursday pulled down five paintings, including a van Gogh and a Monet, after the foundation that owns them called for a deeper look at their origins following new U.S. guidelines on how to handle artworks once confiscated by the N...

The painting is protected by a sheet of plastic and wasn't damaged, according to the Philip Mould Gallery, where it is on display.

A newly unveiled portrait of King Charles III was vandalized at a London Museum on Tuesday. An activist group claimed responsibility for the incident, admitting to pasting the face of a Wallace and Gromit character on the portrait.

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Former UK government chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance warns that another pandemic is inevitable, urging the British government to focus on better surveillance and preparations as he believes we are not ready yet.

Schuyler Jones, a globe-trotting American anthropologist and adventurer whose exploits drew comparisons to iconic movie character Indiana Jones, has died.

Lt Gen P S Bhagat, the first Indian officer to win the Victoria Cross, was remembered by Ashali Varma on his 49th death anniversary. Varma shared personal anecdotes of Bhagat as a loving father figure who downplayed his military achievements.

The stones at Stonehenge hail from different parts of Britain and evoke similar questions. As with the pyramids, countless experiments have been conducted to recreate their construction. With the definitive answer elusive, an entire infrastructure t...

The British Museum curator stole nearly 2,000 items, but 356 have been recovered and displayed. The museum holds vast collections from around the world, including India. Efforts to protect cultural property and achieve restitution face challenges bu...

The British Museum plans 'Rediscovering Gems' exhibition showcasing artefacts 'taken' during the British empire. Recovered stolen gems, previously stolen by a curator, are part of the museum's efforts. Comedian-TV anchor, John Oliver, suggests India...

​The artifacts included an elephant tail whisk, an ornamental chair made of wood, leather and iron, two gold stool ornaments, a gold necklace and two bracelets.

​The museum, one of London's biggest tourist draws, announced last August that some 2,000 items were believed to have been taken by a former employee.

A new exhibition titled "Legion: Life in the Roman Army" has opened at the British Museum in London, showcasing over 200 objects related to the lives of Roman soldiers. The collection includes items like cavalry helmets and panels of goatskin used f...

An international DNA database played a crucial role in solving the case, linking the DNA found at the crime scene to Stewart Ahearne, then residing in southeast London. Stewart Ahearne had reportedly rented a vehicle ahead of the theft and utilized ...

​The 2,500-year-old hydria, signed by Athenian potter Meidias, is decorated with red figures reflecting the mythical encounters of humans with ancient Greek gods, among them half-mortal Hercules, the goddess of love Aphrodite, and Zeus.

The ongoing dispute over the Elgin Marbles involves Greece's fervent bid to reclaim 17 ancient sculptures taken from the Parthenon in the 19th century. Despite recent talks between Britain and Greece, legal constraints hinder permanent repatriation....

The Flying Scotsman locomotive has undergone safety checks following a low-speed collision with the Royal Scotsman train at Aviemore railway station in the Highlands. Two people were hospitalized but have since been released. The incident led to the...

The British Museum has launched a public hotline to help locate around 2,000 missing artefacts, mainly ancient Greek and Roman gems and jewellery. They recently dismissed a staff member over stolen, missing, or damaged items, which led to the direct...

The Rosetta Stone will be "digitally repatriated" to Egypt by Looty, a group of London-based designers, allowing visitors to view it through an augmented reality (AR) installation in Rashid.