Elgin Marbles could ‘soon be returned to Greece’ as part of ‘cultural exchange’
Current laws prevent British museums from legally giving away items considered national treasures.
Current laws prevent British museums from legally giving away items considered national treasures.
The Marbles were taken from Greece by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century when he was the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.
A fragment of the Parthenon, which had been recently returned to Greece by Italy, will now remain there permanently - what of the rest of them?