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How to make an autumn wreath
Sherry Doyal, Head of Organics at the British Museum, shows how to make an autumn wreath. North American Landscape: Kew at the British Museum (10 May - 25 November 2012) showcases some of the spectacular and unique flora of the North...
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Excavation of the Beau Street Hoard
About 15,000 coins in seven weeks Through timelapse photography, follow the micro-excavation - in the conservation labs at the British Museum - of the Beau Street Hoard, a remarkable find of about 15,000 Roman coins unearthed during...
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Contemporary Chinese Seals by Li Lanqing
Seals have been symbols of identity and authority in China for more than 2,500 years. This exhibition features over 100 exceptional seals made by artist Li Lanqing, who has revived and transformed this traditional art.
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How to make American Style Pancakes
Learn to make American style pancakes under the shade of a North American Silver Maple tree installed in the British Museum’s forecourt with Bea Vo from Bea’s of Bloomsbury. Originally made for North American Landscape: Kew at the...
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How to plant a window box
Plant the perfect North American themed window box under the expert guidance of Steve Ruddy, Head of the Garden Development Unit at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Originally made for North American Landscape: Kew at the British Museum...
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Shakespeare: Harriet Walter performs Cleopatra
The exhibition Shakespeare: staging the world explores connections between the objects, Shakespeare's text and performance. Find out more about the exhibition and book your tickets here: http://ow.ly/dvG8q Here, Harriet Walter is...
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Sui Jianguo's discus thrower at the British Museum
The Discobolus (discus thrower) is one of the most famous sculptures from the ancient world and has come to mean different things to different people. Contemporary Chinese artist Sui Jianguo talks to British Museum curator Ian Jenkins...
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Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: Paterson Joseph as Brutus
The exhibition Shakespeare: staging the world explores connections between the objects, Shakespeare's text and performance. Find out more about the exhibition and book your tickets here: http://ow.ly/cNAzt Here, Paterson Joseph is Brutus...
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The horse: From Arabia to Royal Ascot
Discover the epic story of the horse in this special free exhibition at the British Museum -- a journey of 5,000 years that has revolutionised human history. Until 30 September 2012 Find out more online:...
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Picasso Prints: The Vollard Suite at the British Museum
An introduction to the exhibition Picasso Prints: The Vollard Suite at the British Museum by exhibition curator Stephen Coppel. Picasso Prints:The Vollard Suite The British Museum Until 2 September 2012 Free britishmuseum.org
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The horse: Introduction to The horse: from Arabia to Royal Ascot
Exhibition curator Nigel Tallis introduces The horse: from Arabia to Royal Ascot. A free exhibition at the British Museum until 20 September 2012. The horse: from Arabia to Royal Ascot Until 20 September British Museum Free...
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Hajj: Stories of the modern pilgrimage
Every year, 25,000 British Muslims make the pilgrimage to Mecca. As part of the exhibition, Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam, the British Museum asked what this journey is like... You can find more stories and share your own at...
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Hajj: The Mahmal
This short video showcases one of the star objects of the exhibition - this magnificent mahmal which would have travelled on top of a camel on the route to Mecca. Find out more about the exhibition Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam on...
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Hajj: Journey to the heart of Islam
Find out more about the exhibition and book your tickets here: http://ow.ly/8MLnK One of the five pillars of Islam central to Muslim belief, Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime if...
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Grayson Perry: Stunt double teddy wanted
Enter the competition by Monday 8 August 2011 at britishmuseum.org/graysonperry Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry has just sent the British Museum this video appeal. He is looking for three brave 'stunt doubles' of Alan Measles,...
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Treasures of Heaven: Medieval Goldsmiths
Medieval goldsmiths were some of the most important craftsmen because they worked with precious metals. This video explores some of the techniques these craftsmen used and shows some of the extraordinary and beautiful objects of medieval...
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The Holy Thorn Reliquary: a relic from Christ's Crown of Thorns
The Holy Thorn Reliquary houses one of the most important relics of all time - a thorn from the Crown of Thorns that was put on Christ's head during the Crucifixion. This is just one of the many fascinating objects on display in the...
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Grayson Perry: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman, exhibition at the British Museum
Book exhibition tickets now: http://bit.ly/mcHbj3 Grayson Perry introduces the exhibition of his new works alongside objects by unknown craftsmen throughout history from the British Museum's collection. The exhibition has been extended...
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Treasures of Heaven: The story of St Ursula
Exhibition curator, James Robinson tells the story of St Ursula. Treasures of Heaven: saints, relics and devotion in medieval Europe is at the British Museum until 9 October 2011. Book tickets now: http://bit.ly/hbtpJw
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Adornment and identity: jewellery and costume from Oman
Fahmida, exhibition Curator, introduces this unique display at the British Museum. It features a selection of 20th-century silver jewellery, weaponry and male and female dress from Oman. Adornment and identity: jewellery and costume from...
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How to make a glass fish replica
Glass blowing was invented around 50 BC and revolutionised the production of glass vessels. Watch Bill Gudenrath, a glass specialist at the Corning Museum of Glass in New York, make a copy of one of the fish-shaped vessels found at...
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Afghanistan: returning ivories
Find out about the remarkable story of these ivories from Afghanistan. The exhibition Afghanistan: Crossroads of the Ancient World is at the British Museum until 17 July 2011. Book tickets now: http://bit.ly/dXJ9CY
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How to tie a traditional Sikh turban
Watch a video with a demonstration of how to tie a traditional Sikh turban
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The Sikh fortress turban at the British Museum
Curator Paramdip Khera describes the significance of the Sikh fortress turban.