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The British Museum and Treasures That Don’t Belong There

The British Museum is a colossal collection of objects representing various civilizations over thousands of years, amassing to a total of millions of artifacts.

9 Museums to Visit in the City of London

The Best Museums to Visit in the City of London

Table of contents Imperial War Museum The National Portrait Gallery, Westminster The Royal Air Force Museum The Tate Museum The Wallace Collection Churchill Museum and War Cabinet Rooms Victoria and Albert Museum Museum of Natural History The British Museum No trip to London would be complete without

Can You Identify All 20 of These British Accents?

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The Fascinating World of British Accents

Regardless of what speakers over the pond often think, British English is not a monolithic way of speaking. Most native British English speakers don't go about talking in Received Pronunciation, also known as the Queen's English.

10 of the Strangest and Quirkiest Museums in the World

When you think of a museum, what comes to mind is an intellectual experience, where you might see some art or learn about history. But some museums offer experiences that are a bit more... quirky.

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Joy to the World - A Surprise Museum Concert!

Let's admit it - it's pretty easy to get bored while walking through a museum. Well the United States Air Force Band understands his conundrum so they showed up at the Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. to put on a surprise show for museum goers.

Museums Are a Treasure Trove of Wonders! (14 Cool Pieces)

14 Fascinating Museum Treasures That Stole the Show

Related: 10 of the Strangest and Quirkiest Museums in the World 1. Amazing! 2. A 3700-year-old copper sale complaint in the British Museum 3. The world’s roundest object, at the Deutsche Museum in Munich, Germany 4. The bus Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on. National Civil Rights Museum.

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Amazing: This Is An Art Museum, But It's Underwater...

I’ve been to many a museum in my time, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen one quite like this! To Jason deCaires Taylor, the ocean can also serve as an exhibition space and a museum, and it was this idea that gave him inspiration for this project.

British Artist Creates Incredible Works of Art

This British Artist Creates Sculptures You Won't Believe

Alex Chinneck is a British sculptor who started his career about a decade ago, but his extraordinary large-scale designs are famous all over the world. In his artwork, he combines the disciplines of art, architecture, theater and engineering to show our reality from different angles.

The Egyptian Artifacts of the Cairo Museum

Visit the Golden Halls of the Cairo Museum...

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms.

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If a Kid Could Paint It, Why Is It in a Museum?

Elizabeth Sherman, an assistant curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York explains why there is more to these paintings than meets the eye. If a Kid Could Paint It, Why Is It in a Museum?

10 Museums Famed For Their Unusual Architecture

The Shanghai Museum of Astronomy, China Image Source and Cover Image: Shanghai Museum of Astronomy/ Bored Panda Let’s start off this list with the newest museum of all - the Shanghai Museum of Astronomy. The museum opened to the public very recently - on July 18, 2021.

Each of These Cakes Belongs In a Museum

Each of These Cakes Belongs In a Museum art, travel, creative, baba recommends, cakes, artisan, bakery, confectioneries, tortik annushka Each and every one of the cakes made in Moscow based bakery Tortik Annushka is a work of art!

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Wonderful! This Museum Comes to Life at Night...

I often enjoy visiting the museum, the exhibits really get my mind moving. And sometimes my brain is so worked up with visions that I start to contemplate what the exhibits get up to at night, when no one's watching. Do they come to life, like in some funny movie?

12 Top Museum and Gallery Tours You Can Visit Online

12 Museum Tours You Can Take From the Comfort of Your Home

Below we list 12 such museums and galleries, which include the British Museum and the Pergamon Museum, all of which you can visit right here and now by simply following a link provided after each museum description.

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WATCH: What if the British Empire Suddenly Reappeared?

The British Empire used to be so vast and all-encompassing that it was often said the sun never set on it. But, although that sprawling Empire is no more, if it were to still be with us today (minus the US), how would it stack up against all the other modern powers such as America and China?

The 10 Greatest British Monarchs in History

The British Monarchy has existed since the time of Alfred the Great of the House of Wessex all the way back in the 9 th century. Since that time, numerous dynasties, or houses, have sat on the British throne, but the monarchs you’re about to learn about are the most significant of all.

Humor

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The BEST of British Humor - HILARIOUS Sketch

A Bit Of Fry And Laurie is a beloved British sketch comedy series starring Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, known for its clever wordplay and hilarious skits. Today, we're revisiting a classic scene that perfectly captures the duo's comedic brilliance.

The British Honours System and Knighthood Explained

Orders of the British Empire In 1917, King George V created a new order rewarding civilians and service workers for their services to the war effort during WWI. Nowadays, the orders are awarded to civilians making notable contributions in their field of activity or expertise.

14 Unusual Finds from the Past That Are Truly Bizarre

14 Interesting Exhibits from the "Museum of Curiosities"

Stepping into a physical museum, soaking in its atmosphere, and exploring its exhibits is a truly enriching experience. Unfortunately, our daily routines don't always allow for a leisurely afternoon spent wandering through grand exhibitions.

The National Air and Space Museum Photos

A Tour of the Awesome Exhibits of the Air and Space Museum

The National Air and Space Museum, located in Washington DC is a center under the Smithsonian Institution and is one of the main museums located in the National Mall, alongside the Museum of Natural History , numerous Galleries of Art, the Lincoln Memorial and many other important monuments.

World’s Most-Visited Museums Truly Have SO Much to Offer

British Museum MrsEllacott/ Wikimedia Commons Location : London, UK Visitors per year : 5,829,000 It would be impossible to describe the vast variety of cultural artifacts housed within the premises of this institution.

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6 Practical Tips to Help You Sound Like a British Person

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Always Wanted to Sound Like You're British? Try This!

Always wanted to "try on" that coveted British pronunciation? Many people do, if only just for fun... To achieve this, you don't need to go to a language coach. Just tweak the way you pronounce these 6 sounds, and you'll sound as British as the Queen herself!

11 Museums to Visit in the City of Prague

11 Unique Museums to Visit in the City of Prague

Click on the names of the museums to see them on the map 1. Prague's Beer Museum If you find yourself in a city renowned for its beer, it's definitely worth paying a visit to a museum dedicated solely to this beloved beverage.