Before He Died, a British Soldier Confessed What He Saw Inside the Walls of Benin

For over a hundred years, the Benin Bronzes have been the prized possessions of the world's greatest museums. But the story of how they got there is one the British Empire tried to bury. It's a story of a calculated military invasion, an ancient kingdom, and the soldiers who saw firsthand what was inside the palace. They were meant to be heroes, but many were haunted by what they found. They discovered a city of staggering genius and dark rituals. One soldier, in particular, left a confession that rewrites the history books, detailing the awe, the horror, and the guilt of what he saw inside the walls of Benin.