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Freakonomics Radio · August 21, 2026 · 52m
Is a Museum Just a Trophy Case? (Update)
Western museums are filled with artifacts taken during colonial eras when plunder was the norm. Now there is growing pressure to return these objects to their countries of origin, but the process is far from straightforward. This episode examines the legal, ethical, and practical complexities of restitution, featuring perspectives from prosecutors, museum directors, archaeologists, and artists.
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