Parthenon Marbles
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"The arguments against their return to Greece are no longer tenable," argues art historian and museum professional Eleni Vassilika
"Let’s choose, following Aristotle, historical truth over an emotive friendship," says classical archaeologist Mario Trabucco della Torretta
Clamour grows for reunification as Acropolis Museum in Athens marks 13th anniversary
The comments from the former chancellor signals dramatic shift in museum’s policy and attitude ahead of planned protests this weekend
The UN says it has facilitated a meeting for British officials to discuss restitution with the Greek minister of culture, but Britain denies this
The full story of colonial plundering lies not in museum displays but in unopened, uncatalogued boxes in store rooms
Acropolis Museum director says the move could pave the way for reunification of works held in London
In podcast interview, Ed Vaizey supports restitution but outlines the complex arguments around the debate
Newly released documents from the 1990s state: "This is an issue on which we can never win"
The British Prime Minister met with Greek leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who reiterates that the ancient sculptures should be shown at the Acropolis Museum
Kyriakos Mitsotakis wants to send ‘cultural treasures’ in exchange for ‘stolen’ sculptures
The poor condition of the London museum’s Greek and Assyrian galleries—with roofs in disrepair causing long closures—is adding to calls for the restitution of the contested works
The actor first stated that the Ancient Greek sculptures should be returned to their site of origin in 2014 after filming The Monuments Men
London institution was criticised for proclaiming that it "stands in solidarity with the Black community" while continuing to resist calls to restitute colonial-era loot
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But the clause is unlikely to refer to the ancient Greek sculptures in the British Museum, expert says
Unesco intergovernmental committee is now seeking “a mutually satisfactory resolution to the issue”
The arrangement may be the first step in diffusing the animosity brought about by the Elgin marbles, although a request for their return is expected
The BBC asks whether Lord Elgin's actions could be justified as the spotlight on the Greeks rekindles the Elgin marbles debate, and Channel 4 programme has dealers weigh in on the state of the art market
An explanation, an adoration and a lament
Including a reproduction of the declaration in full
The British Committee for the Restitution of the Parthenon Marbles, Cambridge
A look at what happened to the sculptures from early Christian times to the 21st century, and the damage to those remaining after Lord Elgin bought the majority of them
The publication is interpreted by William St Clair to be the result of efforts to protect the institution's reputation
Replicas are not necessarily second-rate Disneyfications, says conservator John Larson
Twenty years after the government decided to build a new museum to house the sculptures, still no architect has been chosen
Restitution guidelines in the UK are changing with the times, but the marbles remain with the British Museum for now
In 1994, the Greek government was willing to accept the restitution of only a small number of the Parthenon pediment sculptures in exchange for an end to the dispute
At a major conference held on 30 November and 1 December 1999, British Museum, Greek and international scholars discussed the nature of any damage to the Marbles in the hushed-up cleaning of the 1930s. Mary Beard puts the discussions in context and tells how, ever since their acquisition in 1816 by Lord Elgin, the Marbles have aroused fierce debate. Why?
The restitution question was hardly mentioned, but it tautened everyone’s nerves