Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
France 24
France 24
Entertainment

Looted artworks returned to Benin go on display

Benin Cotonou FRANCE 24

In Benin, artefacts that were looted by French forces during the 19th century and formally returned to their homeland last year are about to go on display. The objects include sculptures, masks and small pieces of furniture for ceremonial uses. FRANCE 24's Georja Calvin-Smith reports from the capital Cotonou. Also, French lawmakers pave the way for artworks stolen by the Nazis and currently on display in French museums to be returned to their rightful heirs.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget – how NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off
You may have heard about the extensive testing facilities for spacecraft and equipment, but how do scientists prepare for the human aspect of space exploration?
Space
Space
Aspiration to own a ‘forever’ home is ‘losing relevance for younger generations’
Nearly a quarter of homeowners aged 34 and under view homes as financial assets to be leveraged at the right time, according to a survey for Zoopla.
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Denise Richards Channels Iconic Adult Magazine Past In Bunny Pics Amid Messy Divorce Filings
The 54-year-old first appeared in America’s most famous adult magazine two decades ago.
Bored Panda
Bored Panda
7 Ways To Lower Expenses in Retirement While Still Living a Luxurious Lifestyle
One of the greatest stressors in life is not having enough money. In fact, an Allianz Life survey found that 64% of Americans are more worried about running out of money than death.While part of this...
GOBankingRates
GOBankingRates
Grateful Dead's Donna Jean Godchaux Dies in Nashville After Cancer Battle
Donna Jean Godchaux, the only woman to perform full-time with the Grateful Dead, has died at 78 after a long battle with cancer. Her career spanned Muscle Shoals soul sessions to psychedelic rock stages.
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
10 Photos of Jim Curtis: Jennifer Aniston's 'Wellness Coach' Boyfriend Everyone's Googling
Jennifer Aniston's Instagram post thrust hypnotherapist and coach Jim Curtis into the public eye; his own podcasts, YouTube interviews and social profiles now form the primary record of his career and claims.
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play