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genxlib

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3. I always loved the British Museum as one of the most fascinating places on Earth

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 04:22 PM

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For most of my early life I appreciated the opportunity to experience so many iconic historical and cultural objects in one place.

It was only with time and maturity that I began to understand how it represents the fucked-up legacy of colonialism.

It would pain me to see it broken up but the stuff doesn't belong there. It never did. It should all go back from whence it came unless the Countries in question want it to stay.

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I have been to the British Museum and they have the largest Egyptian antiquities in the world. The only thing Pisces Sunday #1

The people would be in their graves where they belong malaise Sunday #2

I respect your views. It's a hard one for me because there is value in appreciating the mummification Pisces Monday #5

I always loved the British Museum as one of the most fascinating places on Earth genxlib Sunday #3

We think alike malaise Sunday #4