Confronting the Colonial Legacies of Museum Collections
The Humboldt Forum, a new exhibition venue in Berlin, has raised questions about museum restitution and the importance of researching objects' provenance.
Colonialism
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India’s Third Gender Rises Again
Hijras are striving to overcome a century of discrimination and reclaim their holy status in society—through a mix of faith rituals and Facebook.
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Why Land Acknowledgments Matter
One anthropologist views the public recognition of traditional lands as a way to remember the past while stepping toward the future.
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How the Samoan Tattoo Survived Colonialism
A combination of factors, from geography to group identity, supported the endurance of this traditional body art—even as similar practices were lost in other cultures.
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Does Art Have a Homeland?
An anthropologist reflects on contemporary repatriation demands for African art taken during the colonial period.
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Will the Iconic Skull of an Ancient Human Return to Zambia?
The United Kingdom has agreed to negotiate the possible relocation of the Kabwe skull. If the move occurs, it would be a triumph for repatriation efforts.