Seized: a crown from the 1740s among the London relics (AFP/Getty Images)Hundreds of cultural treasures seized from Ethiopia by British soldiers have been identified in the capital after new research. They can be found everywhere from major institutions to council collections. Mr Heavens, who worked in Ethiopia as a journalist, said one of the most striking things was the sheer volume. He said: “The bulk of the plunder was small-ticket items brought back in soldiers’ knapsacks and pockets. I have tracked down these items as a way of telling the story.

Source: Ethiopian News March 07, 2023 19:14 UTC