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With 2,000 missing objects, the British Museum faces a historic crisis of custodianship - but this case is far from unique

Since mid-August, the British Museum has been mired in a controversy over the theft of about 2,000 objects from its collections. The theft is suspected to be an inside job that took place over a period of twenty years. Alerted to the sale of alleged stolen items in 2021, the…

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British Museum approves interim director after scandal over theft of 2,000 artefacts

An unnamed employee has been sacked and museum is taking legal action as police investigate

The Independent UK

British Museum touts Mark Jones as director after Hartwig Fischer resignation

Mr Fischer resigned as director on August 25 following an estimated 2,000 artefacts being stolen from the museum.

The Independent UK

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OPINION - The British Museum thefts have exposed a deeper problem than just security

Its next director is going to have to implement radical culture change if the institution is to remain fit for purpose in the 21st century

Evening Standard

Where do the items in the British Museum come from?

The British Museum houses a collection of about eight million historical and cultural artefacts from around the world.

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The British Museum says it has recovered some of the stolen 2,000 items - old

The British Museum says it has recovered some of the 2,000 items believed to have been stolen by an insider

The Independent UK

British Museum seeks interim leadership following resignation of director

Hartwig Fischer announced his resignation from the position on Friday.

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The World Golf Hall of Fame is just days away from closing. Here’s why

It's been with a mixture of curiosity, sadness and regret that visitors are prowling the halls in the final days.

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British Museum director Hartwig Fischer quits and his No2 steps down over stolen treasures

British Museum director Hartwig Fischer will step down after treasures were reported to be stolen or missing from the London institution.

Evening Standard

How we made the National History Museum's new identity

Pentagram's Marina Willer and Nomad's Stuart Watson explain how they created the stunning new branding for London's popular museum.

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Stolen British Museum artefacts may have already been ‘melted down or sent abroad’, expert warns

Scotland Yard is investigating the incident but said no arrests have yet been made

Evening Standard

Museum sues ex-director alleging he tried to profit from fake Basquiat paintings

Federal agents raided the Orlando Museum of Art last year and seized more than two dozen paintings

The Independent UK

British Museum says staff member dismissed after items were found to be missing, stolen or damaged

The British Museum said a member of staff has been dismissed after items were found to be missing, stolen or damaged

The Independent UK

British Museum staff sacked after 3,000-year-old artefacts go missing

Scotland Yard are investigating

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Take A Peek At Some Of The National Motorcycle Museum Bikes Up For Auction

The National Motorcycle Museum in Iowa is closing for good in September, 2023, and all its bikes are going up for auction. Here's a look at some of them.

PC Gamer

Fortnite's adding a museum about the Holocaust

It's already got a Martin Luther King exhibition.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish museum to review Glencoe Massacre exhibit 'as priority' after concerns

A LANDMARK Scottish museum is to address the state of its exhibit on the Massacre of Glencoe “as a priority” after concerns were raised, The…

Evening Standard

Wanted: new director at crumbling British Museum

Staff tell us the Museum is ‘visibly falling down’

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Roald Dahl Museum says the author’s anti-Semitic views are “undeniable and indelible”

Beloved children's author Roald Dahl died in 1990, however, his books are widely read and enjoyed by adults and kids across the world even today. Dahl is known for his children's classics like 'The BFG', 'Matilda', 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' among other books, which have sold over 300 million…

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What's It Like To Spend 24 Hours At Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum?

Visiting Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is a dream for many a motorcycle, automotive, and racing enthusiast, and this video gives a good overview of why.

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Here's The Full 2023 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Schedule Of Events

Harley-Davidson has been putting together its 120th Anniversary Homecoming Festival lineup for some time, and here is everything you can expect to see.

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Legends Of The Dakar Special Exhibition Open Now At KTM Motohall Museum

KTM Motohall is putting on a special Legends of the Dakar exhibition at the museum in Mattighofen, Austria, centering on its illustrious Dakar Rally history.

Inverse

‘Honkai Star’ Rail Museum Management Guide: How To Unlock and Master the Minigame

'Honkai Star Rail's new Belobog Museum event is a fun minigame with great rewards. Here's how to unlock it and tips for getting the best score.

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Look Inside The Leece Museum At The Isle Of Man With Iconic Motorbikes

The Iconic Motorbikes folks are visiting the Isle of Man for the 2023 TT and are sharing some of their adventures, like this trip inside the Leece Museum.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian museum to host Awesome Bricks Lego event for avid fans

The National Museum of Flight in East Lothian has announced to their followers that an extra-special Lego weekend will take place next week, offering several exciting activities.

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