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The British Museum
objects on display
The Rosetta Stone
paraoh's decree in ancient hieroflyphis
Egyptians
important for their nation's history
many can't afford to go to London to see it
British
more people see the Stone
the location is more secure
exhibit is a critical part of its global collection
The Elgin Marbles
crucial part of Greeek history
Greeks
Lord Elgin 'looted' the sculpures
British
Elgin had permission to remove them
acquired objects
whether they should remain there
well-documented history
some were possible stolen
Sir Hans Sloane
how events were connected
cultural comparisons
broad-minded vision
history
one of the oldest and largest in the world
what museums are all about
encyclopaedic musseum
well-earned reputation
global story
wide-ranging collection
prehistoric pottery
handmade jewellery
dedicated to international understanting