British Museum, London
Sutton Hoo Helmet. English., Early 7th century AD. This evening, I am reporting on the British Museum in London, England This museum was first established in 1753 and now houses some eight million items from all around the world. Half a day is not really adequate to do justice to this vast collection. Presented above and below are images of a representative sample to illustrate the range and quality of the exhibits which are on display. The Elgin Marbles are subject of an on-going dispute between Greece and Britain. The former is lobbying for return of the carvings/sculptures whereas Britain claims they were lawfully removed from the Parthenon (in 1816). The stand-off continues. Ancestral figure, Hoa Hakananai'a from Easter Island, 1000-1500 AD. Rosetta Stone which features three versions of a decree issued at Memphis, Egypt in 196 BC Horses head (marble) from Parthenon, Greece..438BC-432BC Ram in the thicket, Ur, 2600 BC Standard of Ur, Iraq, c. 4,600 years old Portla...