68K views · 2.1K reactions | Find out more about ‘Vulture Peak’ – this incredible 8th-century Chinese embroidery is one of the largest and best-preserved in existence. In this second episode of our latest Conservation series, Keeper of the Asia Department Jane Portal explains the embroidery’s discovery, its significance, and what the beautiful scene portrays. | British Museum | Facebook

51K views · 1.1K reactions | In our latest episode of Curator’s Corner, we take a look at an unusual new acquisition from Japan... | British Museum | Facebook

105K views · 3.3K reactions | In ancient Mesopotamia, each person was put under the protection of a particular god when they were born. Here Curator Irving Finkel describes what might happen if your god abandoned you, which demons you had to watch out for, and how to protect yourself from their wrath! | British Museum | Facebook

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The British Museum opened to the public #onthisday in 1759, becoming the first national public museum in the world! Here’s a message from our Director Hartwig Fischer to mark the anniversary, and reflect upon the shared humanity that still connects visitors to the collection, 258 years later. Read more on our blog: http://british.museumblog.org/why-15-january/ | British Museum

6.6K views · 1K reactions | Unravel the real journeys of the Silk Roads at this ‘mesmerising’ exhibition (The Guardian). | British Museum | Facebook