Efforts to repatriate Greek artifacts from abroad, such as the campaign to reclaim the Parthenon Marbles from the British ...
The 2,000-year-old monument, known in ancient Greece as a heroon, contained a range of gold and marble treasures.
The nation of Greece is one of the most archaeologically rich countries in the world. For evidence, look no further than the ...
Archaeologists in Greece found an ancient monumental building adorned with marble lion sculptures and gold artifacts.
The life of the Scottish aristocrat who went down in history as the perpetrator of the barbaric theft of the Parthenon ...
Among the gold artifacts is an earring in the form of a naked, winged Eros figure holding a scepter and wreath.
The ancient Acropolis has loomed over the Greek city of Athens for more than 3000 years as a defensive citadel, temple ...
Greece's capital is Europe's oldest and the landmarks in Athens are fascinating monuments that tell the story of the city.
Athens (AFP) – "Positive" talks between Greece and the British Museum over the Parthenon Marbles have rekindled hope that the ancient friezes could be on their way back to Athens after more than ...
did not have as its main agenda the return of the Parthenon Sculptures... It [dealt with] a number of other issues of an economic nature, such as migration, where once again the very great value of ...
In 1801, Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, took the Parthenon Marbles (also known as the Elgin Marbles) from Athens to England. Fifteen years later, he sold them to the British Museum, where they have ...
The proposed deal would involve a cultural exchange, with Greece receiving the sculptures back for display alongside existing Parthenon pieces in Athens, while the UK would host major Greek art ...