There are two ways to look at this. 1. Britain had a great Empire and was able to bring back treasures from all nations. 2. Britain had a great Empire, and took priceless relics out of countries and brought them to the west. Either way you spin it, there are incredible historical artifacts at this Museum. It is London's Metropolitan Museum of Art. If you are in London, Mr. Klaff recommends the Library of London even moreso than the Museum. Cameras aren't allowed in there, but the room was the most incredible Western Civilization history room I have ever seen.

Easter Island statue, now housed at the British Museum.

Part of the Sphinx's bear is kept in the Museum.

Greek ruins are here. Also, the Parthenon remains incomplete because parts of it have been taken out of Athens, and housed here.