The old adage of "finders, keepers" has been put to the test as countries have called for the return of various ancient ... return of the Benin Bronzes. "These are stolen artifacts, and they ...

The 26 artifacts were among thousands taken by French colonial troops in the late 19th century from the kingdom of Dahomey, which is now the Republic of Benin in West Africa. The loot was ...

(The camera briefly takes the point of view of Artifact No. 26, with the sounds of screws going into the top of the crate and then noises of transit.) They’re then unloaded in Benin, and ...

The voice emanates from the artifact labeled “26,” a statue ... with plenty of perspectives on what the restitution of these ancient treasures symbolizes and the dicey political implications ...

NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to director Mati Diop about her new documentary, "Dahomey." The film follows the return of royal treasures plundered by French forces.