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The bust of Nefertiti in Berlin: Should it be returned to Egypt?
Should the Nefertiti bust be returned to Egypt? Find out the history, the controversy and why the debate about looted colonial art is more relevant than ever
Yaa Asantewaa: The Ashanti's Courageous Queen in the Fight Against Colonialism
Yaa Asantewaa: Discover the story of the courageous queen who defended the Ashanti Empire against colonialism. Symbol of resistance and women's leadership
Human Zoo at Treptower Park in Berlin: A Forgotten Chapter at the Carp Pond
Human Zoo Berlin 1896: How 106 Africans were exhibited as ‚exhibits‘ in Treptower Park: a forgotten colonial crime.
Anna Mungunda's Resistance Against Apartheid in Namibia in 1959
Anna Mungunda: Her resistance against apartheid in Namibia at the Old Location Massacre in 1959 made her an icon. A story of courage and sacrifice.
Anacaona: The warrior queen who resisted Spanish colonization
Anacaona was a queen who resisted colonialism and fought for freedom in Maguana.
Chocolonialism: the dark history behind the popular sweet
Chocolate is deeply rooted in colonialism, slavery and exploitation. European powers established cocoa plantations in colonies, used forced labor and enslaved millions of people to satisfy demand. Even today, colonial stereotypes in advertising and precarious working conditions in cocoa cultivation in the Global South reflect this unequal power structure.
Should the bust of Nefertiti be returned to Egypt?
The bust of Nefertiti, which has been in Berlin since 1913, has been the subject of long-standing demands for its return by Egypt. While Egypt considers the export to be illegal and demands its unconditional return, the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation argues that the 1912 division of the find is legal. The bust remains a major attraction in the Neues Museum.
New: Desta Food Tour
How German is currywurst with chips? Tomatoes and potatoes originally come from South America and curry spices from India. So that only leaves the meat and bread. In our food tour, you can find out more about colonial interdependencies in the food industry.
BIPoC-Only Day at the Dortmund Museum: Progressive or questionable?
The Dortmund Museum caused a stir in 2023 with a BIPoC-only day, which was intended to create a protected space for black, indigenous and people of color. While many praised this initiative as progressive, there were also critical voices that drew parallels to segregation. But what is really behind this debate? How does racism as a system influence our perception and our coexistence? The exclusive day raises important questions about responsibility, history and how we treat each other. Read on to find out more about the background and the different perspectives!