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“I can see mummies at the MFA.”

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Jen Deaderick
Jan 09, 2026
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Today I’m at the V&A. It’s spectacular. I would move to London just to spend my days wandering these halls.

Yesterday I went to the British Museum and it kind of depressed me. It’s hard to say why. I was only seeing the Imperialism, maybe, which seems a bit much. I think I really just wanted to see British things, since I’m in Britain. I can see mummies…

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