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Dear Andrew,

This week we are sharing the latest Remus Magazine. The issue explores the history of architecture and how the world has been built around us. Architecture is not just about impressive buildings, each design tells a story about the time it was built. From ancient pyramids to colourful stained-glass windows, there's lots to discover in the magazine.

In Remus you can...
🏛️Trace the architectural history of the British Museum
🏛️Create your own edible stained-glass windows
🏛️Uncover the mystery of the pyramids

And if you're planning a visit over the summer holidays, then why not join us for a storytelling session inspired by Ancient India: living traditions. Hosted weekly across August by storyteller, Debbie Guneratne. Or, keep everyone entertained with our Museum Missions and Museum Explorer trails, available to download ahead of your next visit.

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Remus Magazine

Issue 80

Discover the importance of architecture - from ancient wonders to contemporary landmarks. 
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Connection in the collection

With architecture on our mind, we are thinking about our very own architectural wonder of the Great Court at the Museum. Read the following statements and take a guess whether they are true or false.

🏛️The curved ceiling is made of 3,312 panes of glass.
🏛️It is the same size as one football pitch.
🏛️The Great Court was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II.

Top tip! Answers can be found in the latest issue of Remus.
The Great Court of the British Museum.

Events and activities to try at the Museum
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Ancient India storytelling sessions

Deities, demons and mischief-makers

Gather the family for storytelling sessions inspired by the Museum's five-star exhibition Ancient India: living traditions.

Various dates available. Visit the website for more information. 
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Museum Missions

Solve clues and complete tasks and uncover fascinating facts about the collection as you go!
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Cover artwork of Museum Explorer trails.

Museum Explorer trails

Take a fascinating journey around the Museum.
 
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Connection answers

🏛️True! To create the unique curve of the ceiling no two panes of glass are the same.

🏛️False! It's even bigger (around the size of two football pitches) making the Great Court the largest covered square in Europe.

🏛️True! Queen Elizabeth II gave the royal seal of approval and opened the space on 6 December 2000.

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Images:

Ionic Capital print by Monogrammist G.A. & the Caltrop Italian, c. 1530–40.

Carved wooden doors, by Olowe of Ise, Nigeria, early 20th century.

Collaged image of Debbie Guneratne. Photo © Debbie Guneratne.

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