/ 13 August 2022

The Battle for the Benin Bronzes reaches melting point

Benin Bronze
Smash and grab: The Benin Empire existed in what is now Nigeria from 1440 to 1897. In 1897, British forces captured and burnt the city of Benin, looting thousands of artworks, including bronze statues. (Pictures From History/Universal Images Group/Getty Images)
Benin City's looted bronzes are coming home – but the British Museum hasn't received the memo, writes Carlos Amato

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