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[–] Kyle_The_G@lemmy.world 12 points 3 days ago

They're not kidding either, I laughed out loud when I saw an entire temple just sitting in a museum. Its insane.

“iT’s SaFeR wItH us!”

-the thief as he robs you

[–] monogram@feddit.nl 5 points 3 days ago
[–] lobut@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 days ago

To be fair, a lot of the British are wanting to return a lot of the foreigners to their home countries 👀

[–] andros_rex@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

When they looted the Old Summer Palace during the Opium War, they took a dog and even had the gall to nickname her “Looty”

[–] cosmicrookie@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

As long as they pay the thieves, they'll argue that they've paid for it

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 3 days ago

Once again: Stuff the British Stole

Great podcast. Should have a new season soon.

[–] 5714@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 days ago

Then they be like: "You are right, this displays the importance of provenience and who is telling what story." - Sybau, give it back