The British Museum is known for housing a vast collection of artifacts from across the globe. But what was the way some of these treasures were acquired? That’s where things get a little complicated.

LONDON — It is one thing to commission surveys into an art institution’s links to colonialism or slavery. Repatriation and recognition of cultural objects obtained by nefarious means remain urgent ...

A cultural powerhouse or a celebration of stolen artifacts from colonial times? The British Museum is a fascinating window into global culture—despite the problematic origins of many exhibits. ByDavid ...

Millions are anticipated to flock to London for a rare opportunity to witness the historic Bayeux Tapestry, as tickets for its exhibition at the British Museum are set to go on sale in July. This ...

Few institutions hold as much global prestige and controversy as the British Museum. Behind its grand façade lies a collection shaped not only by curiosity but also by conquest. Interestingly, many of ...

The British Museum is embroiled in a dispute with heritage experts over plans for new security pavilions that resemble a ...

UK Lawyers for Israel prompts change, arguing applying name to periods when no such entity existed risks 'obscuring the history of Israel and the Jewish people' The post British Museum removes some ...

A petition to reinstate the term has already garnered 6,800 signatures. Bust of Pharaoh Ramesses II, Ramesses the Great, part of the Egyptian collection of statues and artifacts at the British Museum ...