International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures
Provocative article in The Times: “We’ve lost our marbles over Ancient Greece” – Why the marbles shouldn’t be returned”
In an opinion piece regarding the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, a British intellectual argues that these antiquities should remain permanently in the British Museum, mainly because today’s humanity is entirely incapable of appreciating the true value of these unparalleled works of art.
British Museum and Greece: Parthenon marbles agreement elusive
The director of the British Museum, George Osborne, has stated that a potential agreement with Greece to resolve the longstanding dispute over the Parthenon Marbles is still “some way off.”
‘Some distance’ remains in Parthenon Sculptures deal, says British Museum chair
A deal to return the Parthenon Sculptures to Athens is "still some distance" away, the head of the British Museum, which houses most of them, has said.
George Osborne confirmed that his institution is looking at an agreement that would see some of the contested sculptures come back to Athens in return for Greek treasures being put on display in London.
Sculptures of the Parthenon: British public opinion in favour of their return to Greece
53% of respondents in a poll conducted by YouGov in the United Kingdom were in favour of the return of the Parthenon Sculptures. Just 24% were against, while 23% said they had no opinion. A total of 4280 adults were surveyed across the country. The poll was published today, Monday 2 December.
Half of Britons support the return of Parthenon Sculptures to Greece
More than half of Britons (53%) favor the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece, a poll from market research company YouGov reveals.The survey, published on Monday, included responses from 4,280 British adults.
Economist forecasts progress on the return of the Parthenon Sculptures in 2025
The enduring controversy surrounding the Parthenon Sculptures, one of the world's most prominent cultural property disputes, may see significant progress in 2025, according to The Economist's The World Ahead 2025 report.
Economist: The Parthenon Sculptures may return to Greece in 2025
In 2025, the Parthenon Sculptures “may finally be relocated, or at least negotiations over their status could take a significant leap forward.”
A call to support the reunification of the Parthenon Marbles
As the United Kingdom gears up for the general election on July 4, 2024, an important cultural campaign is gaining momentum amid the political fervor. The British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles (BCRPM) is urging UK voters to consider the issue of the Parthenon Marbles' reunification as they decide which party to support.
Elgin’s Ransacking of the Parthenon: A Closer Look
With only a document from a local Ottoman official and without formal permission, Elgin ransacked the Parthenon -Adolf Michaelis' valuable book on the Parthenon sculptures
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Greece reiterates case for return of Parthenon Sculptures before UNESCO panel
Greece presented its case for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures at a session of an UNESCO committee that met in Paris on 29-31 May, the Culture Ministry said on Saturday.