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542. Is a Museum Just a Trophy Case?

542. Is a Museum Just a Trophy Case?

Update: 2023-05-1110
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The world’s great museums are full of art and artifacts that were plundered during an era when plunder was the norm. Now there’s a push to return these works to their rightful owners. Sounds simple, right? It's not. (Part 2 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard.”)

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payam kohan

as an iranian, i'd rather not receive them unless the regime changes! they are even selling and renting our historical monuments! 😢

May 13th
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542. Is a Museum Just a Trophy Case?

542. Is a Museum Just a Trophy Case?

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