"They must be entrusted to the descendants of the enslaved," not returned unconditionally to Nigeria, writes one stakeholder.

The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has closed its renowned but controversial Benin Kingdom Gallery. The space prominently displayed bronze and ivory objects considered masterpieces from the former ...

But now that the relationship is unraveling, the museum can — and should — pursue a measure of justice. The story begins in ...

But now, Lehman has requested these artworks be returned to him. “Unfortunately, we were not able to make progress on a mutually agreeable resolution for our gallery of Benin bronzes,” said MFA ...

Cotonou’s contemporary, elevated Ganhi Market, located in the heart of Cotonou, Benin, opened to the public on December 7, 2024, serving as one of several new markets launching throughout the city.

The residents of a newly revealed Bronze Age farm were "very sophisticated" and not "living in squalor", an archaeologist said. Chris Thatcher said there was "an exciting level of preservation ...

The students, who are members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church Campus Fellowship, were travelling to Babcock University, Remo, Ogun State, for their annual Easter Convention when their journey ...

"He's been living in America and paying taxes here since he was in his 20s," Hannah said. By Tyler Jenke Actress Daryl Hannah has spoken about the issues faced by husband Neil Young in his journey ...

WOKE calls to return British Museum’s Benin Bronzes to Nigeria should be rejected, Sir Trevor Philips says. The former equalities czar said the case for sending back 900 brass sculptures was ...

Polish media reported that Tusk, a member of the center to center-right Civic Platform, viewed this offering as too low. Another major issue of contention between the countries is migration.

The remains of a Late Bronze Age settlement "of considerable significance" were uncovered during the development of a new road, archaeologists said. A cremation cemetery with 18 burials ...