Ancient cancel cultures: The defacement of statues in America replicates a tradition going back millennia
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As U.S. protesters deface monuments of once revered leaders, they are drawing from an ancient tradition used by both marginalized people and those in power. Assistant Professor Sarah Kurnick shares on The Conversation.
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