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Ep 406: Returning treasures
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Ep 406: Returning treasures

The Horniman Museum’s decision to return a collection of Benin Bronzes to the Nigerian government will increase pressure on the British Museum to do the same. But how significant is the move?

Sensemaker · The Observer

August 12, 20227m 25s

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The Horniman Museum’s decision to return a collection of Benin Bronzes to the Nigerian government will increase pressure on the British Museum to do the same. But how significant is the move?


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