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Now re-opened after months of closure during the Coronavirus pandemic, some of the first visitors who have pre-booked free tickets, can once again enjoy the historical artifacts, including the Rosetta Stone, at the British Museum, on 2nd September 2020, in London, England. Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images

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Egyptians call on British Museum to return the Rosetta stone

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British Museum to display the world’s oldest map of stars

The British Museum says it will display what it says is the world’s oldest surviving map of the stars in a major upcoming exhibition on the Stonehenge stone circle.

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On this edition for Sunday, March 3, the U.S. and South Korea announce they will scale back joint “war game” exercises, a centuries-long dispute continues between Greece and Britain over the rightful place of the Parthenon marbles, California’s dying Salton…

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The Story of Humanity Told Through ‘100 Objects’

In "A History of the World in 100 Objects," British Museum director Neil MacGregor recounts the history of civilization, told through 100 treasures from the museum. Jeffrey Brown and MacGregor discuss his book.

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Extended Interview: ‘A History of the World in 100 Objects’

Extended Interview: Neil MacGregor, "A History of the World in 100 Objects."…

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From ‘A History of the World in 100 Objects’

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Originally presented as a BBC radio series and now a book published in America, "A History of the World in 100 Objects" tells the story of humanity using artifacts selected from the British Museum.

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Viking Treasure Unearthed in Northern England

A significant collection of Viking artifacts was unearthed by a father-son team in northern England. Independent Television News reports on the discovery.

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