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Hawaiian headwear, Beuys’ bathtub and Nan Goldin’s photo diaries – the week in art

Jewels of island life go on display, Beuys introduces heroism to washtime and Nan Goldin’s classic The Ballad of Sexual Dependency reveals itself – all in your weekly dispatch

The Guardian - UK

Amazon's live-action Tomb Raider show announces the rest of its cast, including Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs

What are the odds on Jason Isaacs' character turning out to be sus?

PC Gamer

Sigourney Weaver, A Harry Potter Vet, And More Just Joined Prime Video's Tomb Raider, And I’m Getting Pumped

Prime Video's Tomb Raider series is filling out its cast.

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Treasury to insure Bayeux Tapestry for £800m ahead of British Museum loan

The 900-year-old artefact will be on display in the UK next year

The Independent UK

Bayeux tapestry to be insured for £800m for British Museum exhibition

The 70-metre-long cloth about the Norman invasion has not been seen in England since it was created in 11th century

The Guardian - UK

British Museum’s plan for ‘red, white and blue’ ball sparks row

Exclusive: some staff claim the theme is ‘in poor taste’ following a rise in flag-hoisting across the UK

The Guardian - UK

Me, myself and I: Meet Celia Paul, the solitary self-portrait artist exposing herself in Warsaw

"It feels like a crisis every time I pick up a brush and paint, it's life or death." There's no sense of exaggeration or drama when Celia Paul talks about her work but her paintings speak volumes about, tenderness, spirituality and the people she loves most.

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Elgin Marbles to stay on display at British Museum during £1bn refurbishment

Director reaffirms ancient Greek sculptures will remain in London despite Greek government hopes for their return

Evening Standard

David Heathcote obituary

Other lives: Painter, sculptor and art historian whose collection of Hausa art from Nigeria was acquired by the British Museum

The Guardian - UK

George Osborne joins OpenAI: ex-chancellor adds tech post to his CV

Former Tory chancellor tasked with helping ChatGPT owner develop ties with governments

The Guardian - UK

Human use of controlled fire dates back 400,000 years, new study suggests

Scientists in Britain say new evidence suggests ancient humans may have mastered the art of making fire far earlier than previously believed.

Radio France Internationale

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

LiveScience

'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.

The Independent UK

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?

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Evening Standard

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

The Conversation

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 Guardian - UK

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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