Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Repatriates Benin Bronzes: This article discusses the repatriation of the Benin Bronzes by the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art.
France’s Restitution of Artifacts to Benin (The New York Times): The New York Times covers the restitution of artifacts from France to Benin and the implications for cultural heritage.
The Cabinet of Curiosities & Colonialism: An article discussing the history of cabinets of curiosities and their connection to colonialism.
The Pre-Modern Museum: What Is A Cabinet Of Curiosities?: This article explains the concept of cabinets of curiosities and their role as precursors to modern museums.
How Cabinets of Curiosities Laid the Foundation for Modern Museums: An exhibition at LACMA examines the legacy of Dutch colonization through a fictive 17th-century collector’s room of wonders.
American Museum of Natural History and NAGPRA: This article discusses the American Museum of Natural History's efforts to comply with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and its impact on repatriation efforts.
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How Native Americans are Reclaiming Their Narrative | Top of Mind: Native Americans are reclaiming their narrative. A new wave of research, activism, and representation is changing the conversation.
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Stuff the British Stole (ABC): This program examines the history and controversy of artifacts taken by the British Empire and the movement to repatriate them.
The British Museum: A History of the World in 100 Objects (BBC): This series tells the history of the world through 100 objects from the British Museum's collection.
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