British Museum23 hrs agoHistoric Bayeux Tapestry arrives at British MuseumThe 70-metre embroidery arrived at the museum in the dead of night under police guard.23 hrs ago23 hrs agoWatch: Historic Bayeux Tapestry arrives at British MuseumThe 70-metre embroidery arrived at the museum in the dead of night under police guard.23 hrs ago1 day agoBayeux Tapestry arrives in UK for first time in 900 years under police guardThe famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September.1 day ago16 Jun 2026Detectorists frustrated after treasures go missingMetal detectorists say they were left scrambling for answers after handing finds to authorities.16 Jun 202628 May 2026British Museum postpones Jewish Culture Month event over protest fearsThe Campaign Against Antisemitism says the decision marked a "victory" for the "antisemitic mob".28 May 202628 Apr 2026Antiquities dealer who exposed British Museum thefts dies aged 61Dr Ittai Gradel made global headlines after exposing the thefts of many artefacts from the British Museum.28 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Rare textile dye books to be preserved with grantA former mill is awarded almost £250,000 for a project to preserve historical dye ledgers.17 Apr 202617 Mar 2026Public help to keep 3,000-year-old torc in countyThe gold jewellery dug up near Market Harborough was valued at £150,000 by the British Museum.17 Mar 202610 Feb 2026British Museum to keep pendant linked to Henry VIIIThe museum says it has reached a fundraising goal so it can permanently display the artefact.10 Feb 2026...
