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May Day in Berlin, Palestinian uprisings and Putin protests: Disobedient Objects at the V&A
The art of protest is played out across 99 objects in the V&A's new exhibition, from the Congo and China to Texas and South Africa. Christian Engel takes a look.
Art
Tate Britain is comical, creepy and a little bit crazy for opening doors to British Folk Art
A provocative exhibition of overlooked art has opened the doors to a hoard of anonymous "hobbyists and eccentrics", says Mark Sheerin.
Archaeology
Eerie reconstructions show faces and diets of medieval men and women in Edinburgh graveyard
A five-year investigation into hundreds of bodies discovered at a former church graveyard in Edinburgh has revealed the look of medieval residents through forensic artwork.
History & Heritage
Europeana project aims to save more forgotten First World War family histories
Do you have First World War family heirlooms and mementos? The British Library and Europeana 1914-1918 are calling on people in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and beyond to share their stories for a unique online archive.
Science & Nature
Science artist to build giant phone charger powered by 800 pieces of fruit and vegetable
Caleb Charland plans to make a huge organic charger with 800 pieces of fruit and vegetables in a work set to be unveiled in London’s Westfield shopping centre.
Curator's Choice
Curator's Choice: Meg McHugh on Olympic bike racing stars and boneshakers
A "very heavy" Boneshaker from 1868 and Victoria Pendleton's aerodynamic vehicle from the 2012 Olympics are among the highlights at MOSI's new exhibition.
First World War
Goodbye Piccadilly - the buses that went to war at London Transport Museum
London Transport Museum explores the role of buses and bus drivers during the First World War, as well as life on the home front and the social changes that took place in wartime London.
