Dear Art History Subscriber,

When the royal palace of the African kingdom of Benin was sacked by British forces in 1897, the marauders were surprised to find a huge quantity of elaborate works of art unlike any others in the region. Learn more about this magnificent collection in my latest art history article:

The Royal Art of Benin
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55961.asp

Artfully yours,
Diana Blake
Art History Editor