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From Elgin Marbles to Moai heads: What artefacts have the British Museum been urged to return?
The Parthenon Sculptures, Rosetta Stone and Benin Bronzes are just some of the ‘contested objects’ in Bloomsbury institution’s collection, Joe Sommerlad reports
Greek PM holds secret meetings with British Museum over Parthenon Sculptures
These meetings are said to have occurred this year, indicating a possible shift in the longstanding dispute over the artifacts, which have been housed in the British Museum for over two centuries.Sky News revealed that up to three "private meetings" have taken place this year between Mitsotakis,
Elgin Marbles 'belong in British Museum', says Tory frontbencher Mel Stride
The statues came from the 2,500-year-old Parthenon and have been displayed at the museum, in central London, for more than 200 years, after being removed by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century, when he was British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.
British Museum and Greek PM ‘held talks over return of Elgin Marbles’
Keir Starmer is thought to be more open to the idea of returning the Elgin Marbles than predecessor Rishi Sunak
Elgin Marbles: British Museum and Greek PM had 'private meetings' ahead of visit, source says
A senior governmental source said the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and foreign minister Giorgos Gerapetritis had up to three "private meetings" with trustees of the British Museum and chair George Osborne about returning the Parthenon Sculptures - also known as the Elgin Marbles - this year.
Talks over return of Elgin Marbles ‘well advanced’ ahead of Greek PM’s visit
Talks over the Elgin Marbles being returned to Athens from the British Museum are said to be “well advanced” ahead of the Greek prime minister’s visit.
Return of the Elgin Marbles discussed between British Museum and Greek PM in 'private meetings'
The return of the Elgin Marbles is understood to have been discussed in “private meetings” between the Greek Prime Minister and the British Museum. Foreign minister Giorgos Gerapetritis was also said to have attended,
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Flash mob takes over British Museum to call out its planet-wrecking £50m BP donation
Around two hundred visitors at the British Museum stood up and broke into song: ‘It’s time to drop BP! Don’t take their dirty ...
Most Britons support permanent British Museum exhibit on transatlantic slave trade, poll finds
A new poll reveals that 53% of British people back a permanent exhibition at the British Museum focused on Britain's role in ...
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British Museum looking for cost consultant on 11-year gallery redevelopment scheme
The British Museum is looking to appoint a cost consultant and contract administrator on its plans to transform a third of ...
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The British Museum doesn’t need a slavery gallery
The British Museum is beginning to think about the possibility of embarking on a massive programme of refurbishment, repairs ...
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This Extraordinary Exhibition At The British Museum Challenges The Histories Of Imperialism
The British Museum are spotlighting the artist Hew Locke in this must-see exhibition, questioning the legacy of imperialism ...
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The restitution of cultural heritage will race ahead in 2025
In the past few years, restitution has become a regular event. Many items have gone back to Mediterranean countries from ...
Canada’s largest museum can’t account for 2,234 missing items
The Royal Ontario Museum, the largest in Canada, cannot account for 2,234 items that are supposed to be in its collections.
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Hunting Ancient Tech at the British Museum
Hey Hunters, I only had a few hours, but I zipped around the British Museum seeing what Ancient bits I could find.