
543. How to Return Stolen Art
Freakonomics Radio
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Repatriating Stolen Art: A Colonial Legacy
This chapter explores the historical and ongoing debates about the return of stolen artifacts from Nigeria and other regions, focusing on the economic motivations behind their plunder during colonial times. It features personal insights from a curator and examines the complexities surrounding repatriation efforts by museums, questioning ownership and cultural sensitivity in the context of historical injustices.
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