
542. Is a Museum Just a Trophy Case?
Freakonomics Radio
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Challenging Access to Cultural Treasures
This chapter delves into the speakers' visit to the British Museum to view the Benin bronzes, highlighting obstacles like closed galleries and canceled tours. It emphasizes the importance of these artifacts while addressing misconceptions about their acquisition, and sets the stage for a future episode focused on the return of these treasures to Nigeria.
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