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Repatriation – A Passing Fad? Neil MacGregor, the director of the British Museum in London was recently quoted as saying, "Repatriation is yesterday’s question . . ." The number of high-profile and s repatriation • nagpra • british museum • machu picchu • united states
Going 'Home' A personal essay on the reality of going back to the 'home' country after three years away. expat • expatriate • repatriate • repatriation • overseas
Repatriation of Star Tortoises Health concerns often keep confiscated animals from going back to the wild. Star tortoises seized from illicit trade were returned to their natural environment in India. indian star tortoise • wildlife illegal trade • convention on international trade in endangered sp • wildlife rehabilitation and release • post-release monitoring
The Good and The Bad of NAGPRA
The media hype over Kennewick Man and NAGPRA issues has died down, but what is still going on behind the scenes? What is the impact of NAGPRA on archaeology? Experts from around the field delve into the issue in "The Good and The Bad of NAGPRA nagpra • american indians • native americans • repatriation • artifacts
Dangers of Cheap Travel Insurance Advice and tips on getting the right package for injuries, accidents, theft, loss, adventure sports, illness, cancellations, delays and robbery on holiday. cheap travel insurance • repatriation cover • excess payments • foreign hospital treatment • dangerous sports
Is NAGPRA Emptying Museums? A recent article argued that Native American tribes are reclaiming a large percentage of museum collections in the US. Is NAGPRA really emptying U.S. museums out? nagpra • native american • indian • american indian • repatriation
Cultural Preservation In the drive to preserve Native American culture, three pieces of legislation have made great gains. american indian religious freedom act • national graves protection and repatriation act • native american language act • narf • national museum of the american indian
Yagan’s Head In Western Australia, neo-colonial community attitudes are revealed in the decapitation and emasculation of an Aboriginal warrior's memorial by vandals and lobby groups. yagan’s head • yagan’s memorial • repatriation of remains • yagan’s statue • indigenous warrior
Grand Rapids Art Museum Returned Two Works The Grand Rapids Art Museum in Michigan announced plans on April 4, 2008 to return two late 14-century panel paintings to Italy's National Museum of Abruzzo. art museums • art repatriation • grand rapids art museum • national museum of abruzzo • saint eustace altarpiece
Nazi-looted Art at Israel Museum Two special exhibitions at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem explore art looted by the Nazis during World War II and the recent efforts made to repatriate them. art museum exhibition • art looted by nazis • looking for owners • orphaned art • israel museum
Reclaimed: The Jacques Goudstikker Collection "Reclaimed..." displays mostly Old Master paintings looted by the Nazi régime from a Dutch Jewish art dealer in Amsterdam and rightfully restored to his American heir. art museum exhibitions • reclaimed • paintings from jacques goudstikker collection • bruce museum • marie von saher
Shelby White Returns Antiquities Antiquities collector Shelby White ceded 10 Greek and Etruscan antiquities to the Italian government on January 16, 2008. shelby white leon levy collection • ancient greek etruscan roman art • artifact restoration repatriation • the metropolitan museum of art • new york university
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Chretien rides off into that good night
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Independence v. Canada Day
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What´s a Trailing Partner To Do? 7 Pieces of Advice That Might Help Advice that might help trailing partners looking for work in a foreign country. international careers • trailing spouse • internationl job search • relocation
Big Business and Democracy (Part 2 of 5) Part 2 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy" east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Burma Karenni Ethnic minorities in Burma have been struggling for survival under what Amnesty International calls ones of the worlds most repressive regimes. The Karenni are representative of that struggle and the human rights abuses occuring in Burma today. indo-china • karenni • burma • human rights • spdc
Happy Birthday, Bob Marley Bob Marley was not only a great musician but a prophet and freedom fighter. His songs demonstrate his connection to Africa--to unity and freedom for all peoples of the African Diaspora. bob marley • robert nesta marley • music • redemption songs • jamaica
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The Magnificent Maya Hidden deep beneath centuries of jungle overgrowth until the mid 1800s, the secret splendor of the magnificent Maya remains an enigma to researchers and scholars. Capable of complex civilization, art, astronomy, math and science dating back to 300 BC, the reasons for their rise and demise are still unclear, despite the fact that there are more than 4 million Maya alive today. What do we really know--and why don't we know more? maya • ancient • mesoamerica • stelae • hieroglyphics
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