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EXHIBITIONS
Burma to Myanmar
British Museum, London, Until 11 February 2024, http://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/burma-myanmar
The British Museum’s newly opened exhibition explores 1,500 years of history in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Featuring more than 110 unique objects from the British Museum’s collections, complemented by loans from across the UK, Germany, and Singapore, Burma to Myanmar looks behind the headlines to illuminate the creativity and natural wealth that has distinguished the region through the centuries and examine how the country’s past has shaped its present. Tickets cost £16 with concession prices available; members and under-16s go free.
Spies, Lies, and Deception
Imperial War Museum, London, Until 14 April 2024 , http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/spies-lies-and-deception
This free exhibition at the Imperial War Museum in London explores more than 100 years of deception and espionage from the First World War to the present day. Showcasing more than 150 objects, newly digitised film and photography, and specially commissioned interviews, the exhibition examines how audacious plots of deception have changed the course of conflict and the lives of those involved. Featuring stories of pioneering women, undercover agents, and daring plots, Spies, Lies, and Deception asks the question: what happens when we are deceived – and who pays the price?
LECTURES
Kingship and the Northern Picts
The Studio, Eastgate Theatre, Peebles EH45 8AD, 12 December 2023, http://www.eastgatearts.com/events/tsoc-discovering-the-northern-picts
Peeblesshire Archaeological Society and the Tweeddale Society present this lecture from Professor Gordon Noble, discussing some of the major discoveries of the Northern Picts Project (winner of the 2021 CA Research Project of the Year; see also CA 364). The talk will explore what the new findings mean for Pictish society in the period c.AD 300-900, and will include a look at what the project has been achieving in the south of Pictland and beyond, at sites such as Eildon Hill in the Borders. Tickets are £10 and can be booked online.
Encounters with Achilles
The Wellington, 37 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham B2 5SN, 16 January 2024, http://www.bwas-online.co.uk/lecture-programme-2023-24
The Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Society’s January 2024 lecture will explore the remarkable mosaic found in a Rutland field in 2020. John Thomas, project manager for the Rutland Roman Villa project, will discuss the mosaic’s discovery and imagery, and will talk about further work by University of Leicester Archaeological Services and Historic England that has revealed the wider setting of the mosaic, within an extensive villa complex. The event is free for members of BWAS and affiliated societies. Tickets for non-members cost £5 plus a booking fee.
HERITAGE SITE
A 17th-century Christmas at Moseley Old Hall
Moseley Old Hall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Until 6 January 2024, http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/moseley-old-hall/17th-century-christmas-at-moseley-old-hall
Get into the Christmas spirit at Moseley Old Hall and discover what the festive season would have been like in this 17th-century farmhouse. The house will be decorated with traditional greenery, and seasonal crafts and activities will be on offer, along with Christmas tours and performances of 17th-century festive music. No booking is required; normal admission costs apply. See the website for times and dates, or check out some of the many other events and activities taking place at National Trust properties across the UK over the next month.
HERITAGE FROM HOME
VIRTUAL VISITS
American Southwest Virtual Museum, USA
https://swvirtualmuseum.nau.edu/wp/index.php/artifacts
Learn more about the history and archaeology of the American Southwest with this digital repository of photographs, maps, information, and virtual tours of sites and museums across the region.
Museum Batik Indonesia
https://artsandculture.google.com/pocketgallery/vgXxRA4KFm420w
Explore a 3D model of this museum in East Jakarta, complete with an audio guide, and learn more about the culture and history surrounding Indonesian batik, a unique type of printed cloth.
Pendennis Castle, UK
Take a virtual tour of Pendennis Castle in Cornwall, an artillery fort built by Henry VIII in the 16th century and used during later conflicts including the English Civil War, the Napoleonic Wars, and the Second World War.
Baltit Fort, Pakistan
https://artsandculture.google.com/story/UgWBlblG6-0eIQ
Discover this ancient fort in the central Hunza Valley, built 700 years ago, and find out more about its history and recent conservation efforts with this online resource from Google Arts & Culture.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Tunstall and The Tudors
https://stories.durham.ac.uk/tunstall
Learn more about a controversial figure in Tudor England, Prince Bishop Cuthbert Tunstall, with this new online exhibition that started as a physical display at Durham Castle, brought to life using digital tools.
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
https://archiveandlibrary.rcsed.ac.uk
Explore one of the oldest and most comprehensive collections of medical documents in the UK through these online resources, and ‘visit’ a digital version of their most recent physical exhibition.
Being Roman with Mary Beard
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0gq56d5
Find out what it meant to be Roman in this new six-part radio series, in which Mary Beard explores the stories of six fascinating people from the Roman Empire, from a slave to an emperor.
Chicago History Museum
http://www.chicagohistory.org/blog
The Chicago History Museum’s blog offers hundreds of posts exploring stories, figures, and events from the city’s past, from food at the 1893 World’s Fair to the first automotive race in the US.
FAMILY FUN
Art Transfer
https://artsandculture.google.com/camera/art-transfer
Download the Google Arts & Culture app and try out this new feature, which allows you to transform your photos with inspiration from renowned artists, from Van Gogh to Kandinsky.
The Bumper Christmas Quiz
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/members-area/kids/quizzes-and-games/the-bumper-christmas-quiz
Gather your friends and family and test your knowledge of all things Christmas past with this festive quiz from English Heritage, covering subjects from prehistory to the period after the Second World War.
The Australian Wars
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0gjffbz/the-australian-wars
Hear the forgotten story of the bloody conquest of Australia, with personal perspectives on the battles between colonial settlers and First Nations people, and the echoes that they have left through to the present.
Julia Bradbury’s Irish Journey
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/julia-bradburys-irish-journey
Join Julia Bradbury as she travels across Ireland and explores the rich culture and history found in its stunning natural landscapes and vibrant cities.
Talkin’ Tay
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001rvn7/talkin-tay
Find out more about the history of one of the world’s favourite beverages in this documentary, which follows the story of the drink from the tea gardens of Western Uganda to the parlours of Northern Ireland.
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