The British Museum is full of stolen artifacts
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For more information on the two Benin Bronzes returned by Mark Walker, check out this piece by The Guardian
Here are some links to learn more about the other contested items on the British Museum’s “Don’t Miss List” referenced in the video:
- Greece seeks return of Parthenon Marbles amid restoration project
- Egypt called; it wants its Rosetta Stone back
- Easter Islanders call for return of statue from British Museum
- Tajik leader wants treasure from British Museum
Lastly, here is an opinion piece by prominent lawyer Geoffrey Robertson arguing why the pieces should be returned
And here is another opinion piece by author Tiffany Jenkins arguing why the pieces should stay in Western museums
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