What’s a museum if it returns all the loot: stony broke?

The British Museum's retention of looted artifacts, including the Parthenon Marbles from Greece and treasures from Benin, raises questions about repatriation. Critics argue that returning stolen items to their countries of origin is ethically necessary, though the museum would face significant losses. The debate highlights ongoing tension between cultural institutions and demands for decolonization.

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