The Benin Expedition of 1897: How the British Looted Benin's Treasures

In 1897, British troops invaded the Kingdom of Benin in what they called a "punitive expedition"—but history tells a different story.

This powerful documentary unpacks the rise of the Benin Empire, the grandeur of its art and traditions, and the brutal invasion that led to the looting of thousands of priceless Benin Bronzes. These artifacts, now scattered across global museums, are at the heart of today's urgent debate over art repatriation and colonial justice.

Discover:

The history and structure of the Benin Kingdom 🇳🇬

The spiritual and political power of the Oba 👑

What led to the British invasion in 1897 🔥

How over 4,000 royal artworks were looted and sold 🖼️

Where the Benin Bronzes are today—and the global fight to return them 📦

Canon in D Major by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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