British Museum

February 14, 2023

When a Visit to the Museum Becomes an Ethical Dilemma

Western museums are major tourist attractions, drawing travelers from around the world. But what responsibility do we bear as spectators for patronizing institutions that display what […]
March 8, 2022

Should the British Museum Get a Smartwatch?

Oliver Cooke, the museum’s horology curator, talks about the 8,000 items in his care — and the smartwatch debate. LONDON — Visitors to the Rosetta Stone […]
September 19, 2017

Research Links Early Watch Counterfeits to the Swiss

LONDON — Counterfeiting is a persistent problem in the world of haute horlogerie: Jean-Daniel Pasche, president of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, estimates that […]