The Rosetta Stone and the Repatriation Debate

EPISODE 49 | Kara, Jordan, and guest Dr. Jonathan Winnerman tackle the history of the Rosetta Stone and the debate surrounding calls for its return to Egypt. Why is the Rosetta Stone so important? What its role in national politics and how has it its ownership always been contentious since its initial discovery? Afterlives delves into the history of the piece as well as its connection to colonialism, nationalism, and discussions surrounding who "owns" the past.

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