The British Museum

The British Museum is a large museum in London which houses a massive collection of artifacts dedicated to human history and culture. There are rooms (even floors) dedicated to Africa, The Americas, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Rome, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East; nobody is left out! It is known as one of the largest and most comprehensive museums in existence, which is evident as soon as you step foot inside. A map of the museum is necessary, especially if you are looking for a specific culture!

Outside the museum

                                                        

Me with the Rosetta Stone :)

Power
The British Museum is a definite sign of power. I mean, it is home to some of the most amazing artifacts in history, including the Rosetta Stone! All of these important artifacts being housed in The British Museum shows how powerful Britain really is. They have the power to basically steal items from other countries of the world and display them in their museum. Britain certainly has a global influence which is evident in this museum. It is not solely dedicated to Britain, which many would have thought when first hearing the name of the museum; it is dedicated to the world.



Social Awareness
The British Museum makes us aware of the problems that different cultures and societies have experienced in the past. It makes us conscious of the hardships that other people have endured, as well as their accomplishments! On display are some of the most incredible artifacts from ancient times; things that one today might think impossible to have been in existence in the ancient times.

Reflection
The British Museum was a really great place, so great that I have actually been twice (so far)! I have never at all been interested in history, but this museum really changed my views and opinions. Seeing the Rosetta Stone, the key to the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, was an amazing experience and only urged me to learn more about the history of language. Seeing the human remains of Lindow Man, a well-preserved human body found and thought to have been from 2 BC - 119 AD in Europe was of extreme interest to me because of my criminal justice & criminology studies. The mystery of his death is interesting and makes me pretty curious to learn more.