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The British Museum is full of stolen artifacts

The British Museum is full of stolen artifacts

And so far, it isn’t giving them back. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Some of the world’s greatest cultural and historical treasures are housed in London’s British Museum, and a significant number of them were taken during Britain’s centuries-long imperial rule. In recent years, many of the countries missing their cultural heritage have been asking […]

Africa's looted art | DW Documentary

Africa's looted art | DW Documentary

Africa’s colonial overlords brutally stripped it of countless cultural treasures. Now, the fate of these items is being hotly debated in Europe and Africa as well. Some say the pieces should be returned, while others have reservations. European museums proudly present art and cultural artifacts from all over the world. But until recently, many of […]