Portraits of Thomas Edward Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, have been given β€œtrigger warnings” by the UK’s National Portrait Gallery.

Two images on the gallery’s website of the British officer have been flagged due to the Arab clothing he is wearing, which may be considered cultural appropriation.

A 1919 pencil sketch by Augustus John of Capt TE Lawrence wearing a ke

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