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11 sty 2022 · The Elgin Marbles, a collection of sculptures from the Acropolis, are among the most controversial artifacts in the British Museum. Learn how the British diplomat Thomas Bruce acquired them from the Ottoman Empire and why they sparked a long debate over cultural heritage.
29 lis 2023 · What are the Elgin Marbles? UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's cancellation of his meeting with Greek Prime Minster Kyriakos Mitsotakis has done nothing to boost affection for the UK.
7 wrz 2024 · The Elgin Marbles are a collection of ancient Greek sculptures and architectural details originally from the Parthenon in Athens that are now housed in the British Museum. The taking of the marbles by Lord Elgin has been the subject of controversy since their original removal.
17 sty 2023 · 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.
29 lis 2023 · An argument between the British and Greek governments over some of the finest ancient Greek sculptures in the world has become a deepening row this week. There is a longstanding disagreement ...
17 lut 2011 · John Keats penned a sonnet to celebrate 'Seeing the Elgin Marbles' in the British Museum, and from Germany, JW Goethe hailed their acquisition as 'the beginning of a new age for Great Art'. Top...
11 gru 2023 · On 14 December 2023 the House of Lords will debate the following motion tabled by Lord Lexden (Conservative): To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of proposals to loan the Elgin Marbles to Greece. 1. What are the Elgin Marbles?
