The British Museum houses over 8 million historical objects but visitors only ever see 1 percent of them. Behind the museums grand marble facades and beyond its crowded exhibition halls an astonishing 99 percent of the collection remains hidden from public view. Only about 80000 artifacts are displayed at any given time while the remaining 7.9 million items are stored in specialized facilities both on site and in purpose built warehouses near Reading England. This vast hidden collection spans th

The British Museum is full of stolen artifacts. As the world reckons with the damage inflicted during Europe’s colonial global takeover, the calls for cultural and historical treasures to be returned are getting louder and louder. | Vox

A new exhibition, ‘Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road,’ opens at the British Museum in London on May 1, showcasing the work and legacy of renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige. | Reuters

Don’t miss manga! There are only a few days left to explore the world of Japanese storytelling in this ground-breaking exhibition! | British Museum