Elgin Marbles, British Museum

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
Future of Elgin Marbles a matter for British Museum, says No 10
The future of the Elgin Marbles is in the hands of the British Museum, Downing Street has said, amid reports a deal that could see the sculptures returned to Greece is progressing. No mention was made of the ancient Parthenon sculptures as Sir Keir Starmer met his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis at No 10 on Tuesday morning.
Elgin Marbles 'matter for British Museum', No 10 says - as Starmer and Greek PM meet
The meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and Kyriakos Mitsotakis comes after reports that progress has been made in a potential deal to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece.
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 deal 'close', ex-Greek official says
The row could be raised by the Greek prime minister when he meets Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday.
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.
UK museum in talks with Greece over 'long-term' deal for Parthenon Marbles
UK officials hinted Tuesday that a deal was in the works with Greece to end a decades-long dispute over the highly contested ...
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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 ...
Talks With Greece For 'Long-term' Deal On Marbles: British Museum
The British Museum said Tuesday it was holding "constructive" talks with Greece over a "long term partnership" to end a long-running row over the Parthenon Marbles.
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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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Here’s me getting overly excited about the new one-way doors they’re adding to Two Point Museum, plus an interview
One of Musuem’s more sizable new features is those exhibitions. You can’t just buy new dinosaur fossils and rare fish - ...
UK Govt Wouldn't 'Obstruct' British Museum Deal On Parthenon Marbles: Official
The British government would not oppose the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens if the British Museum reached an agreement with Greek authorities, a Greek government source told AFP on Tuesday.
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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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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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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.