Episode 071—Is it Too Late Now to Say Sorry?

Whether you've sacked and plundered ancient artifacts or turned on your country, just take responsibility for your own actions! That's our take away from today's episode exploring the civilization and Bronzes of Benin and WWII triple agent Mathilde Carre aka Victoire aka La Chatte.

Statue of Asoro, general who couldn't look over his shoulder when on the battlefield
Benin Bronze at The University of Aberdeen
Benin Bronze at Museum in Hamburg
Mathilde Carre on trial Mathilde Carre with her trial attorney
Roman Czerniawski, co-creator of the Interallie network
Hugo Bleicher, 'history's greatest spy catcher'
Jazz Musician Slide Hampton
Golem and Jinni (Nat's book rec)

SOURCES:

Bronzes of Benin: ArtNews.com, face2faceafrica.com

Mathilde Carre: The History Press.co, Wiki, Encyclopedia.com

CREDITS:

Original Theme: Garreth Spinn Original Art: Sarah Cruz Animations: The Banditry Co.

SPONSORS: This season of Shared History is sponsored by RAYGUN, Herbiery Brewing & The Banditry Co.