The British Museum
The British Museum is facing significant backlash and accusations of rewriting history after removing the word 'Palestine' from some of its ancient displays, sparking widespread debate and criticism.
About The British Museum
The British Museum is a public institution in London, England, dedicated to human history, art, and culture.
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- The British Museum mentions hit [----] which is 266% higher than it's daily average.
- The British Museum mentions near a 52-week high at [----].
- The British Museum creators hit [----] which is 253% higher than it's daily average.
- The British Museum creators near a 52-week high at [----].
- The British Museum creators is up 64.28% from the previous week.
- The British Museum engagements is up 140.9% from the previous week.
- The British Museum mentions is up 61.53% from the previous week.
- The British Museum posts created is up 352.3% from the previous week.
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- The British Museum Mentions hit a 52-Week high of [-----] for the day
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[--] Months: [-----------] +88%
[--] Year: [-----------] +12%
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[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning The British Museum in the last [--] hours which is up 24% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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The most influential creators that mention The British Museum in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
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| @DalrympleWill | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] |
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| @fbhutto | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
| @meralhece | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
| @britishmuseum | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [------] |
| @MOSSADil | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [------] |
| @malonebarry | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
Sentiment: 57%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 57%
Daily Average: 73%
[--] Week: 59% -10%
[--] Month: 51% -16%
[--] Months: 51% -40%
[--] Year: 51% +7%
1-Year High: 97% on 2025-06-28
1-Year Low: 15% on 2025-09-26
Most Supportive Themes:
- Cultural Heritage and Artifacts: (40%) Discussions about the British Museum's collection, its origins, and display, focusing on historical artifacts and their cultural significance.
- Museum Operations and Exhibitions: (30%) Information regarding the British Museum's daily operations, current and upcoming exhibitions, and visitor experiences.
- Historical Narratives and Education: (20%) Posts that delve into the historical context of artifacts, offering educational insights and exploring narratives related to the museum's collection.
Most Critical Themes:
- Repatriation and Ownership Disputes: (70%) Content focusing on the controversial topic of artifact repatriation, with calls for the return of items to their countries of origin.
- Funding and Institutional Challenges: (30%) Discussions highlighting concerns about the British Museum's funding and the potential impact of budget cuts on cultural institutions.
Top The British Museum News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
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"British Museum removes word Palestine from some displays British Museum The Guardian Museum revises labelling on maps and panels saying term used inaccurately and no longer historically neutral"
News Link @guardian 2026-02-16T14:27Z 10.3M followers, [---] engagements
"British Museum removes the word 'Palestine' from ancient displays News UK Metro News Information placards in the ancient Middle East gallery have been changed"
News Link @MetroUK 2026-02-15T15:48Z 350.5K followers, [----] engagements
"British Museum removes Palestine from ancient Middle East displays The Standard British Museum Palestine Middle East displays"
News Link @standardnews 2026-02-15T10:43Z 622.8K followers, [----] engagements
"British Museum removes Palestine from ancient Middle East displays Institution admits word used on some maps and labels has lost its original neutrality"
News Link @Telegraph 2026-02-14T20:20Z 3.3M followers, 1.7M engagements
Top The British Museum Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
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"British Museum: Word 'Palestine' not historically 'meaningful' The British Museum says it is removing references to Palestine from some gallery displays following pressure from a group of pro-Israel lawyers. The museum argues the term is not a historically meaningful label in exhibits on the ancient Levant and Egypt. Connal Parr of Northumbria University has more. Benjamin Netanyahu Levan UK british_museum egypt gaza genocide palestine pro-Israel lawyers Benjamin Netanyahu Levan UK british_museum egypt gaza genocide palestine pro-Israel lawyers"
YouTube Link @trtworldnow 2026-02-16T17:17Z 715K followers, [----] engagements
"Effacer la Palestine aprs l'avoir vole. Le British Museum a dcid de retirer le terme Palestine de ses expositions consacres au Proche-Orient ancien une mesure prise aprs que linstitution culturelle a reu des plaintes de la trs pro-isralienne organisation UK Lawyers for Israel. https://t.co/nWTG7BabuU https://t.co/GtdPVvOWB7 Le British Museum a dcid de retirer le terme Palestine de ses expositions consacres au Proche-Orient ancien une mesure prise aprs que linstitution culturelle a reu des plaintes de la trs pro-isralienne organisation UK Lawyers for Israel. https://t.co/nWTG7BabuU"
X Link @Meriem_Laribi 2026-02-16T16:22Z 30.1K followers, 22.1K engagements
"The British Museum faces backlash after dropping Palestine from Middle East exhibits. Critics accuse the London institution of rewriting history under alleged Zionist pressure a claim the museum denies"
X Link @Osint613 2026-02-16T15:57Z 986.4K followers, 18.5K engagements
"The Conflict Over Nigerias Returned Treasures Western museums are returning the Benin Bronzes priceless items looted during colonialism to Nigeria but political infighting has jeopardized the ability to display and maintain the masterpieces. Our reporter Alex Marshall traveled to Nigeria to see some of the Bronzes. Video by Alex Marshall Stephen Tayo Nikolay Nikolov and Christina Thornell/The New York Times #BeninBronzes #ancientartifacts #museums #Lagos #Nigeria Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/4s7pqgk Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video:"
YouTube Link @nytimes 2026-02-16T15:42Z 5M followers, 69.6K engagements
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