How did the West African artworks known as the Benin Bronzes end up in European museums? And why does it matter?

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Article: Art, loot and empire: The Benin Bronzes
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Articles mentioned in the video:

This Art Was Looted 123 Years Ago. Will It Ever Be Returned? https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/ar...

How a Global Debate Over Who Owns African Art Is Playing Out in Nigeriahttps://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/a...

Bronze cockerel to be returned to Nigeria by Cambridge college
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