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Bernard Hebe
Archaeologist and curator at the Museum for Pre and Early History at the State Museum of Berlin. In charge of an anthropological collection containing colonial human remains from former German colonies.
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Jul 17, 2025
• 26min
Returning Germany’s stolen skulls
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Bernard Hebe, an archaeologist and curator at the Museum for Pre and Early History in Berlin, discusses the historical injustices of stolen ancestral remains. Zablon Kiwelu shares his deep emotional journey as he encounters his grandfather's skull, exemplifying the pain of colonial history. They explore the unethical practices surrounding the collection of these skulls and the ongoing struggle for cultural restitution. The episode highlights the urgent need for transparency and collaboration in repatriation efforts, connecting personal grief to broader themes of identity and heritage.
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