A recent revelation from Professor Dan Hicks exposes Oxford University’s use of a chalice made from a human skull at formal dinners until 2015. This disturbing artifact, believed to belong to an enslaved Caribbean woman, symbolizes ongoing colonial legacies. In his upcoming book, 'Every Monument Will Fall,' Hicks delves into the item’s history and its implications for our understanding of historical artifacts. The practice ceased following growing discomfort among the college community, and Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy condemned the situation as 'sickening,' echoing concerns over colonial legacies and reparations.
Oxford University academics used a chalice made from a human skull potentially belonging to an enslaved Caribbean woman at formal dinners until as recently as 2015.
The item's shameful history is detailed in Prof. Dan Hicks's forthcoming book 'Every Monument Will Fall,' exploring colonial origins and the theft of human remains.
The ritual at Worcester College was phased out in response to mounting dismay among fellows and guests regarding the chalice's origins and usage.
Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy described the chalice's use as 'sickening,' highlighting the discomfort and concern regarding historical injustices represented by such artifacts.
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