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    Powerful women in late Iron Age London: the Harper Road burial

    Evidence for women’s power in prehistoric London

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    Mudlarks: rescuing relics from the river

    How do the ancient artefacts found in the river Thames end up on display?

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    Bioarchaeological evidence for Black women in 14th century London

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    An in-depth look at Emma Hamilton, the famous regency-era model and actress, through her very own copy of The Creation held in the museum’s library.

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