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Masterpieces of the British Museum
Detailed looks at selections from the wealth of bounty in the British Museum.
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Masterpieces of the British Museum
A look at the Benin bronzes and an exquisite bronze head known as the Head of Ife.
Jun 2009
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Masterpieces of the British Museum
The Assyrian reliefs depict the great Assyrian monarch King Ashburnipal hunting lions.
Jun 2009
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Masterpieces of the British Museum
Amongst the most appealing objects in the British Museum is a 12th century chess set.
May 2008
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Masterpieces of the British Museum
The story of the discovery and subsequent restoration of the Sutton Hoo treasure.
May 2009