Sculptures
Ancient Greece
Parthenon Marbles: A Loan to Greece is Not Repatriation
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In the last few weeks, we have been regularly reminded that secret talks have been taking place between the Greek government and the British Museum over the return of the Parthenon marbles to Greece.
By Catharine Titi
As soon the discussions...
Ancient Greece
Eight Magnificent Greek Works of Art Found in Foreign Museums
The Parthenon Marbles are the most famous of all the Greek antiquities displayed in museums outside the country.
Archaeology
UK’s Former Culture Secretary Supports Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece
Ben Bradshaw, a former UK Secretary of Culture, has backed a campaign for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens, Greece.
The Classical Greek marble sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, have been housed in the British Museum...
Archaeology
Ancient Greek Masterpieces Were Painted in Dazzling Colors
It is nearly impossible to imagine the sparkling white sculptures of ancient Greece painted in a variety of bright colors.
Ancient Greece
Should We Blame Ancient Greece for Today’s Search for Six-Pack Abs?
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The cultural obsession with six-pack abdominal muscles shows no signs of abating. And if research into male body image is to be believed, it will likely only grow, thanks to social media.
By Conor Heffernan
Today, there’s an entire industry centered...
Culture
British Museum To Decide Fate of Parthenon Marbles, Johnson Tells Mitsotakis
British PM Boris Johnson told visiting Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday that the British Museum alone is responsible for dealing with Greece's request for the return of the Parthenon Marbles.
“The Prime Minister said that he understood the strength...
Celebrities
George Clooney Calls for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece
George Clooney called for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece saying that “the Sculptures must be returned to their original owner.”
Art
Greek Australians Lead Way in Demanding Return of Parthenon Sculptures
The nation of Australia has taken steps to intensify the international pressure placed on Great Britain to return the priceless Parthenon Sculptures back to Greece from the British Museum in London.
Choosing to speak out on May 21, the World...
Art
Van Gogh, Picasso, and El Greco Masterpieces Find New Home in Athens
A new museum displaying international contemporary and modern art will soon open its doors in the heart of Athens.
Opening on Wednesday, October 2, after twenty-six years of planning, the time has finally come for the long-awaited opening of the...
Europe
Cyprus’ Ayia Napa To Create Mediterranean’s First Underwater Museum
Ayia Napa, Cyprus' most popular tourist destination, is set to have the first-ever underwater museum in the Mediterranean, soon to be created off the island's Pernera Beach.
On Friday, June 14, the mayor of Ayia Napa, along with Cypriot authorities and...