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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

France signals willingness to discuss reparations for colonial massacres in Niger

France is open to bilateral dialogue on potential restitution for colonial crimes committed in Niger but has not acknowledged its responsibility.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Neolithic dog tooth bags found in Germany

Elaborately decorated bags with dog teeth were discovered in Neolithic women's graves, indicating elite social status in Corded Ware Culture.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

After 150 years, a prized box returns to an Indigenous nation in Canada: I felt like royalty traveling with it'

When he landed, a group of artists were waiting, eager to view first-hand an object they had only seen in books, online and in a museum.
Independent films
Arts
from48 hills
2 months ago

Black quilters of 'Routed West' stitched proof of what lasts - 48 hills

Quilts in 'Routed West' showcase ingenuity and cultural history, serving as vital warmth for Black families during the Second Great Migration.
Arts
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Shipwreck plunder, art among nearly 38,000 items seized in police crackdown

A woman's luggage revealed over 1,000 ancient items, leading to a wider investigation into cultural artifact trafficking.
fromColossal
3 months ago

After More Than Half a Century, a One-of-a-Kind Chinese Typewriter Emerges from Obscurity

The MingKwai typewriter, invented by Lin Yutang, revolutionized Chinese typing by breaking down complex ideographs into fundamental components for easier usage.
Typography
London
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Archaeologists uncover 'wonderful' penis pendant at a Roman fort

A rare Roman-era phallic pendant was discovered at Vindolanda, highlighting its role in warding off evil and promoting fertility.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Oxford academics used cup made from human skull at formal dinners until 2015

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.
History
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