A spokesperson for the Smithsonian says: “The plaintiffs—Restitution Study Group—lost the case in district court, the appeals ...

A dispute between Nigerian leaders could jeopardise plans for the return of some of Africa's most famous artefacts, the Benin Bronzes, which were looted during the colonial era and are now mainly ...

With European museums on the back foot following Black Lives Matter protests, Nigerian politicians have the opportunity to shape the fate of the famous Benin Bronzes, writes Barnaby Phillips ...

Benin Bronzes are exhibited in museums around the world, but the largest collection can be found in the British Museum. While Germany announced the return of the bronzes in its possession, some ...

These are often called 'Benin Bronzes', however most are actually made of brass rather than bronze. Narrator: Hello, future people of the UK. I’d like to show you around the Benin civilisation.

COTONOU, Bénin (AP) — Two men close to Benin’s president who were arrested last week on suspicions of plotting a coup in the small West African country were remanded in custody ahead of their ...

Western museums and collections house sacred objects from various cultures, often acquired during colonial times. The article ...

The British Museum, which houses more than 8 million artifacts like the Benin Bronzes and the Parthenon Marbles, possesses the most number of stolen goods, human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson ...

PARIS -- French police are looking for Benin track and field athlete Odile Ahouanwanou, who has been missing since last week. French authorities launched an appeal for witnesses Tuesday to find ...

The Franco-Senegalese film director accompanied the repatriation of Dahomey’s 26 royal treasures from the Quai Branly Museum ...

COTONOU, Bénin (AP) — Two men close to Benin's president who were arrested last week on suspicions of plotting a coup in the small West African country were remanded in custody ahead of their ...