The British Empire is under increasing pressure from other countries and activists to return items they claim were taken by the British Empire.
The British Empire, which claimed to be the largest empire in history at its height from the late 16th century to the 20th, established colonies, dominions, and protectorates all over the world. Although British colonial rule brought some modernization to the countries it colonized, it also limited applicability to democracy, self-governance, and equal rights and justice for all people.
Numerous cultural artifacts that are now on display in British museums were stolen from the colonized population. According to human rights attorney Geoffrey Robertson, the British Museum, which is home to more than 8 million artifacts including the Parthenon Marbles and Benin Bronzes, has the highest concentration of stolen property.
The following 13 cultural items were taken by the British from their native countries:
Top 13 Items Stolen By The British Empire
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