c/europe@feddit.org · CAVOK@lemmy.world · 24 Sep 2026 11:40

Elgin Marbles talks 'collapse' after Greece refuses to accept statues belong to UK in exchange for loan | LBC

LBC Elgin Marbles talks 'collapse' after Greece refuses to accept statues belong to UK in exchange for loan | LBC UK talks with Greece over the future of the Elgin Marbles have collapsed, according to reports.

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@Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works · 13h ago · edited

Yeah, a subtle hint could be that the Bayeux tapestry depicts the Normans, and (usually) resides in Bayeux in Normandy.

Whereas the Elgin Marbles were named that because Elgin stole the artworks depicting Greeks from Greece.

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