Should museums return artifacts taken during colonial times to their countries of origin? I visited the British Museum last month and saw the Elgin Marbles, and I couldn't shake the feeling that their presence there is a constant reminder of an unequal past. Some argue that these pieces are safer and more accessible in Western institutions, but that reasoning feels like a justification for keeping what was taken by force. If we truly value cultural heritage, shouldn't we prioritize the wishes of the communities who created these objects, even if it means empty pedestals in London or Paris?