@RabBrucesSpider1 …and worst of all, she even made the crass assertion that the #ParthenonSculptures are part of ‘our’ culture.

For #Greek folk out there…
…I’m sorry!
Get over it. You lost.

Astonishing on the #ParthenonSculptures from UK Culture Secretary, even for this govt that reflexively reaches for unthinking r culture-war and little-englander tropes.

"We must defend our culture."

Er, this is the fundamental point: they are not OUR culture.

#Classics #archaeology #history #UKPolitics #Greece #Hellas

British Museum in talks with Greece over future of Parthenon sculptures, report says

The Ta Nea newspaper reports negotiations between the museum chairman and Greek prime minister have been taking place since November 2021 and are at an advanced stage.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-04/british-museum-greece-parthenon-sculptures/101731648

#BritishMuseum
#Greece
#ParthenonSculptures
#GoodNews

It's the 21st century and it's about time to adapt.

Using multi-axis CNC to replicate ancient sculpture, with 3D models built out of photos taken with cellphones (video banner included):

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/08/science/elgin-marbles-3d-print.html

Though marble quarries are no longer in operation on Pentelicon Mt., an exception will be made for replicating the sculptures in their original material.

#CNC #ParthenonSculptures

RT @UniteParthenon: It is our mission to reunite the #ParthenonSculptures in their home city of #Athens.
With growing support amongst the British public and British Museum Chair @George_Osborne agreeing that there is a deal to be done, we believe the moment for reunification is now.
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🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/lidiafopereira/status/1553655806981279744