The Great London [05/11/22] 

  • Near East: Revelations abound with scanning of Maidstone Museum's mummy

    One of the most exciting projects in recent years at Maidstone Museum – the scanning and facial reconstruction of its very own 2,700-year-old mummy – is well underway thanks to the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The project, within the redevelopment of the museum’s Ancient Civilisations gallery, has seen the mummy tra…

  • Evolution: Study sheds light on the function of the penis bone in male competition

    A new UCL study examines how the baculum (penis bone) evolved in mammals and explores its possible function in primates and carnivores—groups where many species have a baculum, but some do not.Baculum bones [Credit: WikiCommons]The baculum has been described as "the most diverse of all bones", varying dramatically in length, width…

  • Astrophysics: Theory that challenges Einstein's physics could soon be put to the test

    Scientists behind a theory that the speed of light is variable - and not constant as Einstein suggested - have made a prediction that could be tested.A theory by Imperial physicists that the speed of light is variable - and not constant as Einstein suggested - could soon be put to the test [Credit: Imperial College London]Einstein…

  1. "Roads of Arabia" at the Sackler Gallery
  2. Roman water mill found during Cumbrian dig to go on display
  3. 'Celebrating the Arts of Japan: The Mary Griggs Burke Collection' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  4. Metal detecting finds go on show at Salisbury Museum
  5. Grave Secrets: Tales of the ancient Nubians revealed at The Manchester Museum