Explore a rich world of myths and legends in our latest blog, which highlights five stories from across Korean, Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Japanese and Norse mythology.
Troy is a city of the imagination, as much as an archaeological fact. A recent show at the British Museum explored the Trojan myths and truths that have captivated us for more than 3,000 years.
Roger Burrows, professor, inventor and author of '3D Thinking in Design and Architecture', takes us through the concepts of 3D thinking in design and architecture from antiquity to the future.
Discover a love potion from the ancient world in this extract from 'Ancient Magic'.
Warrior. Scholar. Empire builder. King slayer. Lion hunter. Librarian. The major exhibition at The British Museum in November was about one of history’s greatest forgotten kings – Ashurbanipal. Never heard of him? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone! Here is a quick guide to this powerful and fascinating ancient ruler.
What can Giza’s treasures tell us about Ancient Egyptian civilization?