Tag: Parthenon Marbles

No, British Museum. Our Heritage is Not Decor for Your Gala

Dear Mr. Nicholas Cullinan, I’m asking in your capacity as Director of the British Museum— Is this what “responsible stewardship”

October 21, 2025
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On This Day July 31, 1801: Rape of the Parthenon Begins

The rape of the Parthenon began more than two centuries ago on July 31, 1801, as the Scottish-born Lord Elgin

July 31, 2025

Greece and UK Nearing Landmark Agreement on Parthenon Marbles

After decades of diplomatic efforts and advocacy, Greece and the United Kingdom are reportedly close to a historic agreement that

January 17, 2025
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Turkey: Elgin Didn’t Have Permission to Take Parthenon Marbles

Greece has found an unexpected ally in its decades-long efforts to return the Parthenon Marbles to Athens. The British Museum

June 23, 2024

New Research from London, Chicago Teams Reveals True Colors of Parthenon Marbles

Some of the most famous Ancient Greek statues in the world are now beginning to show their true colors. The

October 15, 2023

Vatican Returns Parthenon Sculptures to Greece

The Vatican has returned three fragments of the Parthenon sculptures to Greece in a move that has been described as

March 24, 2023

British Prime Minister: No Plans to Return Parthenon Marbles to Greece

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to protect the Parthenon marbles from being returned to Greece, saying they remain

March 18, 2023

A Horse, a Bearded Man, and a Boy are Returning Home to Greece

Last December Pope Francis ordered the Vatican Museum to rush the return of three marble fragments– a horse, a bearded

March 10, 2023

British Museum and Athens Edge Close to Parthenon Deal

The Parthenon Marbles are close to returning home to Athens, with the British Museum and the Acropolis Museum of Athens

January 6, 2023

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