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The Parthenon Marbles
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The question of whether the Parthenon Marbles should be returned is a complex and contentious issue. Advocates for repatriation argue that the sculptures were removed from the Parthenon under controversial circumstances by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century, and their rightful place is in Greece. Opponents, on the other hand, often point to the role of Lord Elgin in preserving the sculptures and argue that their current location in the British Museum provides a global audience with access to these historically significant artifacts.
Join Keith, Georgia Nakou and Nick Malkoutzis as they debate the considerations of legal ownership, historical preservation, and the broader concept of shared cultural heritage, and if it's about time that Elgin lost his marbles.
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