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Show and Tell: Stories that Connect Us

Illustration of a knight in armour and opera singer in costume sat back to back

Join John, hero of the North East, and Mei, a Peking opera actor, as they share different stories from around the world.

Using objects from Durham University's collections, they show how stories connect us all in this family friendly online exhibition full of fun, joy and spooky surprises!

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This online exhibition was produced by students studying MA Museum & Artefact Studies in Durham University's Department of Archaeology.  It is linked to the exhibition Telling Tales: Making Stories Come to Life, displayed at the Oriental Museum from 13 June to 9 November 2025.