In small ways, some restitution has been underway for a while. U.S. and Canadian museums have restored artifacts, including works of art and historical relics, to their “natural habitats.” Within the USA, human “archaeological specimens” and other remains have been returned to their Native people, often for burial in sacred ground.
Admittedly small, but it’s good to see any movement at all on these matters.
Every civilization that ever was was built on slavery, theft, and good old bloodshed. And it not only continues today, but will for the foreseeable future. The human race itself has been formed on the blood of others Surprise! We are not mostly nice people…
kaffekup about 4 years ago
Past time, but who’s counting?
Besides the oppressed, and they don’t count.
Mominexile Premium Member about 4 years ago
I love that you are speaking clearly about it.
jimmjonzz Premium Member about 4 years ago
In small ways, some restitution has been underway for a while. U.S. and Canadian museums have restored artifacts, including works of art and historical relics, to their “natural habitats.” Within the USA, human “archaeological specimens” and other remains have been returned to their Native people, often for burial in sacred ground.
Admittedly small, but it’s good to see any movement at all on these matters.
fandamovt about 4 years ago
It’s called survival of the strongest. Whether you like it or not, that is the way the universe works.
zippykatz about 4 years ago
So, topple the obelisk and send it back to Egypt! What are they waiting for?
zippykatz about 4 years ago
“History’s powers” are all dead, so they won’t be admitting to anything.
MCProfessor about 4 years ago
That, in a nutshell, is human history.
Out of the Past about 4 years ago
There is a tiny bit more to the story. St. Peter was crucified in front of that obelisk.
craigwestlake about 4 years ago
Every civilization that ever was was built on slavery, theft, and good old bloodshed. And it not only continues today, but will for the foreseeable future. The human race itself has been formed on the blood of others Surprise! We are not mostly nice people…
RussellRogerBe1 about 4 years ago
Boy, are they even teaching Manifest Destiny in schools anymore?
James Aiello Premium Member about 4 years ago
Historical context.