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Innovative scanning techniques show painting of sculptures was potentially as intricate as their carving

Strategy and unpredictability are a winning combination – as long as the rules are simple

Two centuries ago this week, French linguist Jean-François Champollion announced that he had cracked the code of hieroglyphics, the ancient Egyptian writing system that had puzzled scholars for centuries. RFI tells the story of a breakthrough that revolutionised human understanding of one of the world’s oldest civilisations.

The British Museum confirmed 60 items have now been returned

Museum says 60 items have been returned to date and 300 are due to be returned soon

The British Museum confirmed 60 items have now been returned.

There are calls for wholesale change as the ‘museum of the world’ seeks to rebuild a reputation in tatters

From intricate jewellery to remnants of giant statues, a trove of ancient treasures from the time of the pharaohs is making its way to Australia.

Colossal sculptures, artistry from royal tombs and everyday objects among more than 500 ancient artefacts on loan from the British Museum

Despite his appalling legacy, the ex-chancellor appears to have a lot of unquestioning journalist pals

More than 2,000 artefacts were found to be missing from the museum’s collection.