The British Museum is the oldest publicly funded museum in the world. This volume tells the story of the collections, the buildings that house them, and the peo

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There is little point in conserving an object if the storage conditions to which it is to be returned contributed to its deterioration. This book presents the f

The Hajj is the largest pilgrimage in the world today and a sacred duty for all Muslims. With contributions from renowned experts, this book opens out onto the

Walk into any European museum today and you will see the curated spoils of Empire. They sit behind plate glass: dignified, tastefully lit. Accompanying pieces o