Dear Year 6 Class,

We hope this letter finds you well and that you are enjoying your studies. We wanted to take a moment to address a topic that has been on our minds for some time now - the lack of black history in the national curriculum.

As you may know, the British Museum is home to a vast collection of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of human history. However, we have noticed that the contributions and experiences of black people are often overlooked in the national curriculum.

We believe that it is important for all students to learn about the diverse history of our country and the world. This includes the stories of black people who have made significant contributions to society throughout history.

To illustrate this point, we would like to present you with a question to consider. Were there black people in Roman times? We have provided you with a few sources to help you answer this question:

• A bust of a man believed to be of African descent, found in Roman Britain
• A mosaic from a Roman villa in Tunisia depicting a black man
• Accounts from Roman writers such as Pliny the Elder, who described the people of Ethiopia as having dark skin and curly hair

We encourage you to discuss this question as a class and use the sources provided to form your own conclusions. We believe that by exploring these topics, we can all gain a better understanding of the rich and diverse history of our world.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

The British Museum