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The African Kingdom of Gold

Fri 6 Nov · 17:30

Mansfield College

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About This Event

The African Kingdom of Gold presentation occurs on 6 November 2026 at Mansfield College in Oxford. Award-winning author and journalist Barnaby Phillips will discuss the history of gold regalia plundered by Britain. The event is free to attend.

With Barnaby Phillips

Award winning author and journalist Barnaby Phillips tells the story of how Britain plundered the magnificent gold regalia from the West African kingdom of Asante, in modern day Ghana, in a series of wars in the 19th century, and examines what should happen to these treasures today.

About the speaker:

Barnaby Phillips has spent many years as a BBC correspondent in Africa. His books include Loot - Britain and the Benin Bronzes (2021) and The African Kingdom of Gold - Britain and the Asante Treasure (2026), which was longlisted for the prestigious Cundill History Prize. He lives in London, works for an elephant conservation organisation, and also teaches and lectures on colonial history, museums, and provenance.

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The African Kingdom of Gold takes place on Friday, 6 November 2026 at 17:30.

The African Kingdom of Gold is held at Mansfield College in Oxford (Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TF).

Entry to The African Kingdom of Gold is free.

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