Beyond El Dorado

If you're into gold, this is the exhibition for you. Beyond El Dorado: power and gold in ancient Colombia has opened at The British Museum and runs until 23 March 2014 (CLICK). The photo shows an Anthropomorphic Pectoral, Colombia, Tairona (AD 900–1600) © Museo del Oro – Banco de la República, Colombia. The exhibition explores the rich and diverse cultures of Colombia before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th Century. Admission costs £10 for this once-in-a-lifetime show.