Take a Stroll Through the History of the World at the British Museum

If you’re looking for a cultural holiday, London is the perfect place. While you’re there, you’d expect to learn a lot about English culture and custom, but the beauty of London is that you also get to learn about the rest of the world too. This is especially true at the British Museum, where you can learn all about human history and practically go globe-trotting all under one very spectacular roof.

The British Museum holds a myriad of exhibits, allowing you to explore civilizations from around the world. With a impressive collection of over seven million objects and artefacts, the history of the world is very well represented. You can learn about the Kingdom of Ife, in West Africa, through superb pieces of Ife sculpture, or educate yourself on the Italian Renaissance, with works by Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Titian. Have a look at the Treasures from Medieval York exhibition for some insight into England ‘other capital’ – York. Or you can check out the extensive Egyptian collection, which is sure to fulfill the hearts and minds of any Egyptian enthusiast. It’s the next best thing to actually going to Egypt and seeing everything first-hand!

If you don’t fancy braving England’s cold weather and leaving the comfort of the indoors, then do some cultural exploration online. There is an amazing amount of information out there on web sites like Heritage key – where you’ll find virtual representation of ancient worlds. Especially worth noting on this site is the King Tut virtual experience, which takes you on an online discovery of King Tutankhamen’s tomb in a simulated Valley of the Kings. You can act just like a true Egyptian explorer by creating your own avatar and explore the sites of ancient Egypt. Also be sure to check out the ‘eighth wonder of the world’ the Terracotta Warriors. You can even communicate in real-time with other users who are exploring ancient Egypt as well.

Either was you choose to explore the ancient world and human history, you’re sure to learn a lot – and probably massively enjoy it too.

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