In the 9th season of HBO's 'Last Weeek Tonight' with John Olive, an episode dedicated to Museums was aired on 02 October 2022.

John Oliver discussed some of the world’s most prestigious museums, why they contain so many stolen goods, the market that continues to illegally trade antiquities, and a pretty solid blueprint for revenge. Plus, a disastrous start for the Liz Truss era in the UK.

Museums do need to be asked question about their collections. Long overdue conversations about the legitimacy of items in their collections ought to be taking place. Some countries, as is the case with Greece, are wiling to lend other items in return for specific artefacts they would wish to be returned, as is the case with the Parthenon Marbles.

These discussions need to be led by the countries of origin, and consideration given on a case by case basis. As John Oliver also points out: "musems should not be violating the law but they should also not be violating basic moral decency either." 

Do watch the 24th episode of seson 9's 'Last Week Tonight'.