German museum draws right-wing criticism over colonial-era exhibit
A broom displayed at Dortmund's LWL Industrial Museum at Zeche Zollern tells a poignant story about the enduring impact of German colonial history: The sturdy street brush, still available today, is crafted from fibers of the piassava palm. "Owners of a piassava bristle factory in Herford became millionaires with this product," explains curator Barbara Frey, as she speaks about a product that is native to Brazil. This colonial-era household item, emblematic of economic exploitation in the colonies, is just one of 250 exhibits featured in a comprehensive exhibition organized by the Landschaftsv...