Territory and memory & Art and power
Finders keepers, losers weepers
Boston Museum returns stoneware jars made by enslaved man to his descendants NPR (National Public Radio), NOVEMBER 2025
Words to help you:Host: Leila Fadel (start) / Andrea Shea / Victoria Reed /David Drake = Dave
Written expression (120-200 words)
Topic 1: Based on the listening (Boston museum)Based on the document about the return of two jars made by an enslaved potter, explain why this restitution is important.You can discuss the meaning of the objects for the artist’s descendants, the role of museums today, and why recognizing past injustices matters.
Topic 2: More general (stolen objects) Many artworks and ancient objects have been stolen or looted around the world. Write a short text giving your opinion on returning stolen objects to their country of origin. You can talk about cultural heritage, museums’ responsibilities, and why preserving history is important.
CO STOLEN ARTEFACTS Boston Museum
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Territory and memory & Art and power
Finders keepers, losers weepers
Boston Museum returns stoneware jars made by enslaved man to his descendants NPR (National Public Radio), NOVEMBER 2025
Words to help you:Host: Leila Fadel (start) / Andrea Shea / Victoria Reed /David Drake = Dave
Written expression (120-200 words)
Topic 1: Based on the listening (Boston museum)Based on the document about the return of two jars made by an enslaved potter, explain why this restitution is important.You can discuss the meaning of the objects for the artist’s descendants, the role of museums today, and why recognizing past injustices matters.
Topic 2: More general (stolen objects) Many artworks and ancient objects have been stolen or looted around the world. Write a short text giving your opinion on returning stolen objects to their country of origin. You can talk about cultural heritage, museums’ responsibilities, and why preserving history is important.