What's in a name? Months of the year | British Museum
WEBDec 29, 2017 — July and August. July and August were named after two major figures of the ancient Roman world – the statesman Julius Caesar (on the left, damaged) and Rome's first emperor, Augustus. Left: Marble head from a statue, probably of Julius Caesar. Roman, from the Sanctuary of Athena Polias at Priene, c. 50 BC.
Gods and goddesses of the Greek and Roman pantheon
WEBMay 7, 2021 — Derived from the Greek words ‘πᾶν’ pan – all, and ‘θεός’ theos – god, pantheon literally means 'of all gods'. Although any polytheistic religion (religion with multiple deities) can have a pantheon – and they existed in Norse, Aztec and Sumerian cultures to name a few – we're taking a look at the classical pantheon, and the 12 major …
Roman Empire - British Museum
WEBThe gallery covers a period of about 1,000 years from Rome's legendary foundation in 753 BC to AD 324, when the emperor Constantine founded his new, Christian capital at Constantinople (Istanbul). Objects on display come from all over the empire, reflecting both its vast scale and its diverse geographical, cultural and ethnic nature.
Tutankhamun: ancient and modern perspectives | British Museum
WEBFollow the iconic and revealing story of the boy king Tutankhamun at the British Museum. Tutankhamun's reign as an Egyptian pharaoh lasted around nine years (about 1336 – 1327 BC), but his legacy continues to shine centuries later. The 1922 discovery of his tomb in Egypt brought his story to the world.
Explore the Rosetta Stone - British Museum
WEBIn July 1799, a group of soldiers stumbled upon an object set to change our understanding of the ancient world. That object was the Rosetta Stone, perhaps the most famous piece of rock in the world. This fragment of an ancient stela (an inscribed slab) became the key that unlocked the mysterious hieroglyphic script of ancient Egypt.
Who was Achilles? - British Museum
WEBOct 15, 2019 — Achilles was the son of Peleus, a Greek king, and Thetis, a sea nymph or goddess. Zeus, the king of the gods and Poseidon, god of the sea, had both fallen in love with Thetis and were rivals for her hand in marriage. However, the gods were warned of a prophecy that Thetis would have a son who would grow up to be greater than his father.
Egypt - British Museum
WEBExplore the fascinating history of Egypt. Some of the British Museum's best-known collection items come from Egypt, each with their own unique story. The Rosetta Stone is one of the most visited objects in the Museum and is equally popular online. Discover everything you ever wanted to know about the tablet that unlocked the secret of Egyptian ...
China - British Museum
WEBChinese objects have been a part of the British Museum since its establishment based on the collection of Sir Hans Sloane. The collection has since grown to about 23,000 objects that span the Neolithic age to the present. It includes a wide range of objects such as paintings, prints, jade, bronzes, lacquer and ceramics that reflect the richness ...
How was Stonehenge built? - British Museum
WEBFeb 16, 2022 — The world of Stonehenge was open ran from 17 February to July 2022. Supported by bp. A close up of the dressed surface of a sarsen. Photo by Mike Pitts. Archaeologist Mike Pitts takes a closer look at how Stonehenge was constructed, and how people transported its huge stones to the famous site.
Introduction to ancient Rome - British Museum
WEBThe birth of Rome. According to legend, Rome was founded in 753 BC by Romulus, son of the Roman god of war, Mars. The myth states a threatened local King ordered Romulus, and his twin brother Remus, to be abandoned on the bank of the river Tiber. Although infants, the pair survived on the site that would become Rome, thanks to the kindness …
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