Planning your next UK adventure? The latest visitor figures have just been released, revealing the attractions that should be at the top of your travel bucket list for 2025. The Nation’s Favourites For the second consecutive year, the British Museum has claimed the coveted title of the UK’s most visited attraction, welcoming a staggering 6.4 […]
British Museum to Explore Origins of Three Major World Religions in Ground-Breaking Exhibition
The British Museum has announced a major new exhibition that will explore the origins and evolution of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religious art for the first time under one roof. “Ancient India: living traditions,” opening on 22 May 2025, will trace how the artistic depictions of these faiths transformed from symbolic representations to the human […]
Unearthed Secrets: Iron Age Helmet Reveals Craftmanship Beyond Expectations
In a groundbreaking archaeological revelation, researchers at the British Museum have uncovered fragments of an extraordinarily rare Iron Age helmet, challenging our understanding of pre-Roman British metalworking. A Remarkable Discovery During a meticulous 15-year investigation of the Snettisham Hoards in Norfolk, conservators stumbled upon something extraordinary. What was initially thought to be mere vessel fragments […]
British Museum’s IT Systems Targeted in Alleged Ex-Employee Attack
The British Museum has been forced to partially close after a former IT contractor allegedly infiltrated the building and sabotaged its computer systems, leading to the shutdown of several galleries and temporary exhibitions. The incident occurred Thursday evening when the recently dismissed contractor reportedly entered the world-famous institution and accessed critical systems before being arrested […]