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Western museums are returning the Benin Bronzes — priceless items looted during colonialism — to Nigeria, but political infighting has jeopardized the ability to display and maintain the masterpieces. Our reporter, Alex Marshall, traveled to Nigeria to see some of the Bronzes. Video by Alex Marshall, Stephen Tayo, Nikolay Nikolov and Christina Thornell/The New York Times #BeninBronzes #ancientartifacts #museums #Lagos #Nigeria Read the story here: nyti.ms/4s7pqgk Subscribe: bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: nytimes.com/video ---------- Whether it's reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It's all the news that's fit to watch.

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