The Parthenon Marbles
Thanks old beast, the Parthenon Marbles are a matter of concern to most Greeks. For those who are not
up to date: during the 19th century (when Greeks were under the Ottoman yoke) an Englishman,
Lord Elgin, amputated several marbles from the Acropolis and shipped them to England.
These marbles beautifully depict historical events and ancient Gods. They are presently in a hall in the London
Museum which is rented out for receptions and cocktail parties. A crying shame. They were half destroyed
during the early 20th century when "experts" set to restore them using sandpaper. We all hope the English
government will do the right thing.
PS: Meriel, put in a good word!
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Off Topic -- Winter Solstice celebrations, anyone?  ·  Nanaea  ·  12/21/2000, 2:40 AM
Re: Off Topic -- Winter Solstice celebrations, anyone?  ·  Daividh  ·  12/21/2000, 3:30 PM
Re: Off Topic -- Winter Solstice celebrations, anyone?  ·  ChePizango  ·  12/21/2000, 3:15 AM
Re: Off Topic -- Winter Solstice celebrations, anyone?  ·  Daividh  ·  12/21/2000, 3:24 PM
Re: Off Topic -- Winter Solstice celebrations, anyone?  ·  Nanaea  ·  12/22/2000, 4:01 AM
Re: Off Topic -- Winter Solstice celebrations, anyone?  ·  CheBanana  ·  12/22/2000, 1:41 PM
Re: Off Topic -- Winter Solstice celebrations, anyone?  ·  Nanaea  ·  12/22/2000, 3:27 PM
Re: Off Topic -- Winter Solstice celebrations, anyone?  ·  CheBanana  ·  12/22/2000, 1:20 AM
Re: Off Topic -- Winter Solstice celebrations, anyone?  ·  CheBanana  ·  12/21/2000, 3:28 AM
Roman to Greek translation request?  ·  Nanaea  ·  12/21/2000, 10:09 AM
Re: Greek to Roman translation request?  ·  Michael Arku  ·  4/27/2004, 10:26 AM
Re: Roman to Greek translation request?  ·  Friends in Low Places...  ·  12/22/2000, 3:10 PM
Re: Roman to Greek translation request?  ·  CheBanana  ·  12/23/2000, 5:19 AM
Re: Roman to Greek translation request?  ·  Daividh  ·  12/23/2000, 7:25 AM
The Parthenon Marbles  ·  CheBanana  ·  12/24/2000, 1:31 AM
Re: The Parthenon Marbles  ·  Who said Che has lost his marbles?  ·  12/24/2000, 4:47 AM
Re: The Parthenon Marbles  ·  CheBanana  ·  12/28/2000, 3:32 AM
Re: Roman to Greek translation request?  ·  Nanaea  ·  12/23/2000, 4:50 AM
Re: Roman to Greek translation request?  ·  CheBanana  ·  12/23/2000, 5:25 AM
Re: Roman to Greek translation request?  ·  CheBanana  ·  12/22/2000, 1:30 AM
Re: Roman to Greek translation request?  ·  max  ·  12/22/2003, 6:35 AM
Re: Roman to Greek translation request?  ·  Nanaea  ·  12/22/2000, 3:47 AM
Re: Roman to Greek translation request?  ·  Daividh  ·  12/21/2000, 3:37 PM