RAIDERS OF THE LOST ART.

This article discusses the issue of repatriating cultural artifacts and treasures that have been taken from their original owners and are now housed in museums around the world. It highlights the case of a woman who discovered a valuable Roman bust in a thrift shop and later found out that it belonged to the Bavarian State Collection. The article also explores other high-profile cases, such as the Parthenon Marbles and the Benin Bronzes, where countries are seeking the return of their cultural heritage items. It emphasizes the changing attitudes towards repatriation and the importance of cultural exchange and strengthening indigenous cultures. [Extracted from the article]