British Museum


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Why the irony of British Museum thefts is not lost on nations awaiting return of looted artifacts

  • The museum’s director has resigned over stolen artifacts; but critics say the institution’s entire legacy is built upon theft
  • From the Benin Bronzes to the Elgin Marbles, the museum’s collection is stacked with the spoils of imperial plunder
By Paul Iddon - Yasmine Issa - Robert Edwards ·