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1857 - 1914 / Nigeria
The Benin Expedition of 1897
Fire, bronzes, and a kingdom tested
In 1897, British forces invaded the powerful Kingdom of Benin, burned its capital, and carried away thousands of priceless artworks. This is the story of pride, resistance, exile, and the long journey to bring stolen treasures home.
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01The City of Coral and Brass2 min
02A Dangerous Journey2 min
03Fire in the Sacred City3 min
04The King Sent Away2 min
05The Long Road Home3 min
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