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Illustrated with the best examples of inscriptions from the British Museum's Roman collection, this book explores the meaning of putting up public inscriptions and the standardised system of abbreviation that was used to ensure Romans from all areas of the Empire could read them.
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This lively book considers the various fascinating stories which have evolved to explain the ownership, concealment and discovery of the pieces whilst also placing them in the wider context of the ancient game of chess and secular art of the middle Ages.
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A warriors face the strong brows inlaid with red garnets, the nose and mouth gilded and its surface tinned a silvery colour this is how the Sutton Hoo helmet once appeared to those... Læs mere
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The links between archaeology and the Bible have fascinated generations of archaeologists and biblical scholars who seek documentation of events... Læs mere
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This concise, beautifully illustrated guide explores the enigmatic Franks Casket, carved from whalebone in 8th century northern England, and decorated with scenes from tales both pagan and Christian, as well as runic inscriptions.
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The first stroke-by-stroke guide ever produced for learning to write Naskh, one of the six major cursive Arabic scripts.
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The book discusses and catalogues Charles Masson’s 1833–8 collections from the urban site of Begram and Kabul bazaar now in the British Museum, supplemented by illustrated coins recorded in Masson's archival manuscripts and in H.H. Wilson, but no longer in the collection.
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Poems by both men and women from the 1600s to the present day are beautifully illustrated with images from the unrivalled collection of Japanese paintings and prints in the British Museum.
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Published on the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s extraordinary voyages of exploration, this publication reflects on and charts the enduring legacies of his encounters with Pacific peoples.
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Using a series of translations from primary sources including runic inscriptions, literary works, rare historical accounts and eye-witness reports, this book brings the Viking world to life.
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Examines how European and Asian ceramics in the domestic sphere challenged convention and tackled socio-political issues.
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This is a perfect companion for visitors who want to savour the highlights of the collection.