JOAN BRETON CONNELLY: “The Parthenon sculptures were not made as stand-alone objects. They were made as part of a building, a building that still stands in the middle of Athens today. They reflect a people. They reflect a very ancient history. They reflect a religion that can only be understood when put together as a […]
Stephen Fry offers Britain graceful solution for return of the Parthenon Marbles during the Intelligence Squared conference debate “The Parthenon Marbles Should be Returned to Athens” on Monday June 11, 2012 at Cadogan Hall. He concludes by saying “We will never ever be able to repay the debt we owe Greece.” A must watch 46 […]
Acropolis Museum fourth birthday Thursday, 20 June, 2013 On Thursday 20 June 2013, the Acropolis Museum celebrates its fourth birthday. The exhibition areas will remain open from 8 a.m. until 12 midnight. The restaurant will be open during the same hours. On this occasion, admission will be reduced (3 euros) for all visitors. Visitors will […]
A talk in London about whether the British Museum should return the sculptures was screened live to an audience in Athens. They came in their Athenian finery, filing patiently into the low-lit auditorium and waiting to hear a message of hope. Its deliverer: a man who until recently was unknown to them but who is […]
Stephen Fry’s Parthenon Marbles plea backed in debate vote By Trevor Timpson BBC News “A call backed by actor Stephen Fry for the return to Greece of the British Museum’s Parthenon Marbles has come out on top in a debate held in London. Fry said it would be a “classy” move to restore the sculptures […]
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