These Looted Benin Bronzes Are Home. What Now?
The New York Times • 12/9/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Western museums are returning the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, but the establishment of a modern museum to exhibit them is still not imminent, according to The New York Times.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
37 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Related Story Timeline
- 2025-12-07Benin Rejects Claims of a Coup by Opposition Soldiers (The New York Times)
- 2025-12-09These Looted Benin Bronzes Are Home. What Now? (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 37 days - proven survivor
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