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A burning discovery: Did the first human firestarters live 350,000 years earlier than thought?

Archaeologists in Britain have uncovered new evidence which suggests humankind's ability to master fire is some 350,000 years older than previously thought.

Euronews

Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought

Archaeologists in Britain say they have found the earliest known evidence of deliberate fire-making, dating to around 400,000 years ago

The Independent UK

Humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than we thought, scientists discover

Fire-cracked flint and heated sediments have been found at a disused clay pit in Suffolk

The Independent UK

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Humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, discovery in Suffolk suggests

Groundbreaking find makes compelling case that humans were lighting fires much earlier than originally believed

The Guardian - UK

Earliest known evidence of human fire-making discovered in the UK

The material, found at at disused clay pit in Suffolk, was described by experts as the most exciting find of their careers.

Evening Standard

'It is the most exciting discovery in my 40-year career': Archaeologists uncover evidence that Neanderthals made fire 400,000 years ago in England

Archaeologists have found the earliest evidence yet of fire technology — and it was created by Neanderthals in England more than 400,000 years ago.

LiveScience

Should overseas visitors pay more for our museums?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Adding charges increases friction – but could the British Museum charge tourists a fee?

The Independent UK

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Egypt says thousands of its artefacts in British Museum are 'part of London's identity' - but wants the Rosetta Stone back

An Egyptian official claimed the stone was taken from Egypt unlawfully during wartime

Evening Standard

Why British Museum has ended 15-year Japan Tobacco deal – and what it means for future partnerships

The British Museum has ended its controversial 15-year sponsorship with Japan Tobacco International (JTI).

The Conversation

Does BBC Civilisations get its four stories of collapse correct? Experts weigh in

In four episodes, the BBC’s Civilisations series tells the story of the fall of the Romans, Aztecs, Egypt’s Ptolemies and Japan’s Edo Samurais. The show tells these stories through a combination of recreated dramatic scenes, explanation from experts and discussions of objects from the British Museum. Here, four experts in…

The Conversation

TV tonight: what history warns us about being on the brink of disaster

Could the British Museum’s artefacts hold answers for our problem-plagued society? Plus: behind the Glastonbury ticket scam scandal. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

British Museum ends ‘deeply troubling’ sponsorship from Japanese tobacco firm

Move welcomed by critics, who have been calling for end to ‘morally unacceptable’ deals since 2016

The Guardian - UK

Does Britain value culture any more? Ask the striking workers at the British Library

The dispute over pay at this great national institution gets to the heart of our misplaced priorities, says novelist Zadie Smith

The Guardian - UK

Groundbreaking British Museum show set to challenge samurai myths

Exclusive: Exhibition will reveal complex reality, featuring women and artistic creations, beyond armour-clad warriors

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The Marbles review – thoughtful outline of case for giving the Parthenon marbles back to Greece

David Wilkinson’s personal exploration of the issues open-mindedly examines both sides of a contentious political debate

The Guardian - UK

‘Young people can come in and have life-changing moments’: Gus Casely-Hayford on V&A East, a new museum for Gen Z

The director wants London’s long-awaited institution to ignite creative passion in the Gen Z visitors it’s aimed at. As he unveils the building and its contents, can he pull it off?

Euronews

Twenty years in the making: The Grand Egyptian Museum officially opens

The Grand Egyptian Museum, a $1 billion (€862 million) project, is a monumental museum dedicated to its ancient civilisation.

Evening Standard

Meet the ultra-rich Indians shaking up London's art scene

It’s boom time for Indian art: the market is at an all-time high, while London has had a slew of exhibitions focused on South Asian artists, supported by a new class of megadonors

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Greece accuses British Museum of ‘provocative indifference’ over pink ball

Event seated guests near Parthenon marbles, which Greece wants returned, and raised £2.5m for museum

Marie Claire

Kitty, Amelia and Eliza Spencer Are Real-Life Barbies in Pink Gowns and Millions of Dollars in Diamonds at British Museum Ball

Princess Diana's nieces shined at London's answer to the Met Gala.

International Business Times UK

Millions Missing And No Clues – Why Are Museum Heists So Hard To Crack? Top 5 Heists In Recent Memory, Revealed

Revisit famous art thefts, from the Louvre to Boston — unsolved mysteries and stunning recoveries.

Evening Standard

In pictures: Stars dazzle at the British Museum's inaugural Pink Ball

Just 800 people were invited to the exclusive, £2,000-a-head event in London on Saturday night

The Independent UK

Mick Jagger and Janet Jackson lead guests at London’s answer to the Met Gala

Naomi Campbell and director Steve McQueen also in attendance at inaugural British Museum Ball

International Business Times

Brit Gala? British Museum Hosts Met-inspired Fundraising Ball

Supermodel Naomi Campbell and rocker Mick Jagger were among the attendees at the British Museum's inaugural fundraising ball on Saturday, a glitzy event touted by some observers as London's answer to New York's Met Gala.

Evening Standard

Pretty in pink: Celebrities dazzle at inaugural British Museum ball

Stars have attended ‘the Pink ball’ at the British Museum

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