British Museum2 days agoLondon museums given culture fundingThe London Museum of Water and Steam is given £2.6m while the Foundling Museum will get £320,000.2 days agoLondon27 Jan 2025Warrant issued for Viking hoard thief A warrant has been issued for the arrest of metal detectorist George Powell who stole a hoard of gold coins and jewellery valued at £3 million.27 Jan 2025UK25 Jan 2025British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-workerThe museum says capacity is limited, with members and those who already hold tickets given priority.25 Jan 2025UK18 Jan 2025Experts reveal fragments from rare Iron Age helmetFewer than 10 Iron Age helmets have been found in Britain, so the discovery delights experts.18 Jan 2025Norfolk5 Dec 2024Sculptures return deal 'some distance away'But George Osborne said "a lot of progress" had been made in talks to lend the antiquities to Greece.5 Dec 2024Europe4 Dec 2024Elgin Marbles: What are the Parthenon Sculptures?The sculptures offer a unique insight in to the culture of the ancient Greeks, so how did they end up in London?4 Dec 2024Entertainment & Arts3 Dec 2024Parthenon Sculptures deal 'close', ex-Greek official saysSir Keir Starmer met the Greek PM for talks at Downing Street - but it was not clear if the issue was discussed.3 Dec 2024Culture13 Nov 2024British Museum given its most valuable gift everNearly 2,000 Chinese ceramics worth £1bn are to be donated to the institution by a charitable foundation.13 Nov 2024London13 Nov 2024British Museum given £1bn of Chinese ceramicsThe donation includes 1,700 items which date back to the third century.13 Nov 2024Asia