Back in Nigerian Hands
Objects long kept in European museums have become accessible again to the communities to which they are connected. Alice Hertzog discusses the return of UZH's Benin Bronzes to Nigeria.
Archive Human Heritage & History 2026
Article list Human Heritage & History
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Amazon’s Biocultural Heritage Under Greater Threat Than Expected
Indigenous cultures in the Amazon region will lose up to one-third of the native plant species due to climate change while biocultural knowledge is set to decline sharply by 2080. -
Study Shows How Colonial Ties Shape Football Success
Simulations of the upcoming World Cup show that former colonial powers benefit from access to a broader pool of talent, while formerly colonized nations face lower chances of success. -
Automobiles and Old Irish
As a linguist and chairwoman of the board of directors of a car wholesaler, Karin Stüber manages to juggle a wide variety of roles. -
History Set in Stone
Inscriptions from the Hellenistic and Roman periods are rich sources of information about life in ancient times. Databases make them available for research. -
The Aromas of Pompeii’s Household Altars
An international research team investigated ash residues from incense burners. The substances they discovered show that Pompeii was part of a global trade network. -
Relationships Rather Than Ownership
The new director of the Ethnographic Museum has big plans. The first milestone has already been reached with the return of 14 Benin artifacts to Nigeria.