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SUMMARY:
In this video, museum guide Jessica (that's me!) explores the complexities and nuances of the British Museum's controversies from the 18th century to the present. I present the detailed facts, laws, and policies of the museum, and also explain how these five iconic objects came to the museum.
Remember, it is possible to love the museum while wishing it would do better and correct the mistakes of the past. I believe in repatriation when called for – and maybe you will too after watching this video.
0:00 – Introduction to controversies
4:52 – Hoa Hakananai'a (Easter Island Moai)
8:36 a.m. – Common arguments against repatriation
12:05 – Gweagal Shield
5:02 p.m. – Hans Sloane and the mentality of the Age of Enlightenment
19:27 – Rosetta Stone
24h49 – British laws and policies of the British Museum
31:06 – Bronzes from Benin
37:44 – Parthenon Sculptures – Will Elgin lose his mind?
Yemi has a good video on the Benin Bronzes from a Nigerian perspective. https://www.youtube.com/watch?vFLNZ4enauiA&t169s
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