Listen "The Parthenon Marbles (Part One) with Paul Cartledge"
Episode Synopsis
This week's pod is The Parthenon Marbles, and our editor welcomes Paul Cartledge, ancient historian and the author of countless books on ancient Greece. Dr Tessa Dunlop also joins to give her view.
Why the case is stronger than ever. Why the British Museum has erred in their display. Who are the people involved? How long will it take to return?
Links
Plenty of links here are discussed in the chat:
The British Committee for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles
GB News Discussion with Tessa Dunlop
Why return the Marbles?
Contact the UK Government Minister Lucy Frazer
Contact the UK Opposition Minister Lucy Powell
The Acropolis Museum, Athens
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Why the case is stronger than ever. Why the British Museum has erred in their display. Who are the people involved? How long will it take to return?
Links
Plenty of links here are discussed in the chat:
The British Committee for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles
GB News Discussion with Tessa Dunlop
Why return the Marbles?
Contact the UK Government Minister Lucy Frazer
Contact the UK Opposition Minister Lucy Powell
The Acropolis Museum, Athens
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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