Elgin Marbles
Archaeology
India May Help Greece Repatriate Parthenon Sculptures
According to British media sources, India is pondering whether to throw its diplomatic weight behind Greece in its efforts to have the Parthenon Sculptures returned to their country of origin by the British Museum.
The diplomatic initiative would be part...
Greek News
British Museum “reasonably optimistic” on a Deal with Greece Over Parthenon Sculptures
The chair of the British Museum commented on Thursday that a deal over the Parthenon Sculptures could soon be reached between the museum and the Greek government.
The Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, mainly consist of 15...
Ancient Greece
The UK Again Rejects the Return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece
The UK once again signaled its opposition to the return of the Parthenon Marbles in Greece claiming that such a move would spark a wave of demands for the return of other artifacts held in Britain.
Appearing on Wednesday before...
Diplomacy
Secret Talks Held Over Return of Parthenon Sculptures Report Says
Private talks have taken place concerning the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece according to the Greek newspaper Ta Nea. The report stated that the chairman of the British Museum, George Osborne, has discussed the status of the...
Europe
UK PM Liz Truss Crashes Greece’s Hopes for a Deal on Parthenon Marbles
The UK Prime Minister Liz Truss rejected suggestions that an agreement can be made with Greece over sharing the Parthenon Marbles during a TV interview on Tuesday.
When asked about a possible deal, Truss told the TV and radio channel...
Ancient Greece
John Oliver Makes Parthenon Marbles Case; Blasts British Museum
John Oliver blasted the British Museum over its refusal to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece in his latest show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver aired by HBO on Sunday.
He offered his distinct perspective with humor and sarcasm...
Ancient Greece
Illegal Trade in Antiquities is the Scourge of Millennia
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The looting of artifacts has always been a sign of military might or economic power. To combat this illicit traffic in antiquities it is necessary to have a comprehensive international strategy, which allows once and for all to stop...
Archaeology
Parthenon Sculptures Should Be Repatriated, Sunday Times Readers Say
A readers' poll by The Sunday Times showed that 78 percent of participants support the return of the Parthenon sculptures to Greece.
Ancient Greece
When Lord Elgin Removed the First Sculptures from the Parthenon
Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin and ambassador of England in Constantinople, stole precious ancient sculptures from the Parthenon to take to England in the late summer of 1801, marking the beginning of the long dispute of their...
Archaeology
British Museum Exec Calls For “Parthenon Partnership” Over Elgin Marbles
Dr Jonathan Williams, deputy director of the British Museum, suggested a "Parthenon partnership" with Greece over the Elgin Marbles.