The battle over the Benin Bronzes

Published: July 16, 2021, 11 a.m.

b'Looted from Benin City in 1897, the Benin Bronzes are one of the most impressive collections of artworks ever created \\u2013 and their future is under debate. While many of these artefacts are currently held in European museums and private collections, calls are being made to return them Nigeria. Bronwen Everill discusses the history of the bronzes, the culture that created them, and what their future might be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'