Benin Bronzes Exposed: The Shocking Story Museums Hid From You

Описание: The Benin Bronzes are some of the finest examples of brass sculpture from the Kingdom of Benin, made between the 15th and 19th centuries.

But far from being displayed in their intended location - the royal palace of Benin - they're scattered across the globe in museums - in cities like London, Berlin, and New York.

The truth is these sculptures, known as the Benin Bronzes, were looted by British Colonial Troops in an incredibly violent attack.

Today, calls to return the Benin Bronzes are increasing, both in Nigeria - where Benin City is located - and increasingly in the Western countries which house these artifacts in their museums.

So why should the sculptures be returned, and why are institutions like the British Museum so reluctant to let them go?

LINK TO DIGITAL BENIN WEBSITE:

https://digitalbenin.org/

0:00 Introduction
1:00 Kingdom of Benin & Benin Bronze History
2:04 Context of Attack on Benin City
4:35 January 1897
5:23 Attack on Benin City
5:56 Aftermath of the Attack
6:30 Dan Hicks - Arguments for Restitution
7:32 Tiffany Jenkins - Counterarguments
9:17 Progress on restitution
10:27 The British Museum Situation
11:05 Private Collections and Auctions
11:39 Digital Benin
12:05 Modern-day Nigeria