Britain Destroyed an African Kingdom and Stole Its Art - It's Still in Their Museums Discover the 1897 British invasion of the Kingdom of Benin, one of history's most devastating cultural thefts. British forces destroyed the sophisticated African kingdom, exiled its ruler, and looted over 4,000 priceless bronze sculptures and artifacts from the royal palace. These masterpieces, known as the "Benin Bronzes," were sold to museums worldwide and remain displayed in institutions like the British Muse
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