The British Museum
Scythians: Curator's choice
There are many amazing objects in our exhibition on the Scythians. Find out which one is Curator St John Simpson's favourite and why. The BP exhibition Scythians: warriors of ancient Siberia 14 September 2017 – 14 January 2018 #Scythians...
The British Museum
Scythians: transforming horses for the afterlife
Scythian culture was tightly bound to their mastery of horse riding. Curator St John Simpson explains how even in death the Scythian nomads transformed their mounts into mythical beasts. The BP exhibition Scythians: warriors of ancient...
The British Museum
Scythians: fearsome warriors
The Scythians were renowned as fierce warriors – their horse archers were both extremely mobile and deadly. Curator St John Simpson discusses Scythian tactics and shows off some key weapons on display in the BP exhibition Scythians:...
The British Museum
Prepare to meet the Scythians…
2,500 years ago, fearsome warriors roamed the plains of Siberia. Feared, loathed, admired – but over time forgotten… Until now. This major exhibition explores the story of the Scythians – nomadic tribes and masters of mounted warfare,...
The British Museum
Dia de Muertos – en vivo desde el Museo Britanico
Descubre detalles de la instalación artística de Betsabeé Romero en el espacio central del Museo Británico. La intervención fue diseñado para el festival de Día de los Muertos, patrocinado por BP en colaboración con el Gobierno de...
The British Museum
Shakespeare: Hero and villain at Shakespeare: staging the world
The exhibition Shakespeare: staging the world explores connections between the objects, Shakespeare's text and performance. Find out more about the exhibition and book your tickets here: http://ow.ly/f5nsA Shakespeare's Henry V is the...