After the prime minister of Greece called for the British Museum to return the Parthenon marbles, his British counterpart abruptly called off their meeting.
Tag: Elgin Marbles
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After 220 Years, the Fate of the Parthenon Marbles Rests in Secret Talks
The British Museum and Greece’s prime minister are getting closer to a deal on returning the so-called Elgin Marbles to Athens. But key differences remain.
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Pope Francis to Return 3 Parthenon Marble Fragments to Greece
The pope will donate the 2,500-year-old pieces held by the Vatican Museums to the archbishop of Athens, a gesture that increases pressure on the British Museum to act over similar items on show in London.
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For US Museums With Looted Art, the Indiana Jones Era Is Over
Prodded by law enforcement, and pushed by foreign governments, American museums are increasingly returning artifacts to countries of origin, but critics wonder at what cost.