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CERCA Now: Museums and Artifacts

Written by ThinkCERCA Team | May 09, 2022

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What can the study of ancient bones tell us about people of the past?

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What arguments can be made for keeping artifacts in museums? What arguments are made for returning artifacts to their places of origin?

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How does international conflict make cultural artifacts vulnerable to illegal theft?

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