How do you repatriate artefacts to a country that no longer exists?

Description

The return of ancient cultural artefacts to their places of origin seems straightforward on the surface but what happens when borders have shifted or a country no long exists?

These questions explore the complex realities of returning cultural heritage and how repatriation can become entangled with politics, power, and competing versions of history. 

Sirine was joined by Dr. Will Brehm, Associate Professor of  Comparative and International Education from the University of Canberra to discuss this topic. 

 
Period3 Oct 2025

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  • TitleHow do you repatriate artefacts to a country that no longer exists?
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletWeekend Evenings
    Media typeRadio
    Duration/Length/Size25:03
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date3/10/25
    Producer/AuthorSirine Demachkie
    PersonsWill BREHM