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John Dunne

British Museum under fire for sharing 'sexist' TikTok video about Roman exhibition

The British Museum has been accused of sharing a sexist video suggesting single women should look 'confused' to appeal to men at its new exhibition on the Romans.

The TikTok video, shared on the museum’s official account to promote its new exhibition, Legion: Life in the Roman Army, said: 'Girlies, if you're single and looking for a man, this is your sign to go to the British Museum's new exhibition, Life in the Roman Army, and walk around looking confused. You're welcome x.'

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