Don Morgan Nielsen explores the British Museum’s cliché “floodgates argument”, which is usually deployed to resist the return of the Parthenon Sculptures.
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For anyone heading to Athens, the Acropolis is a definite must-see. We have put together some interesting facts to shine even more light on this monument which is a universal symbol of civilisation and one of the greatest architectural complexes to ever be built.
On 29 September 2021 the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Property…
Don Morgan Nielsen looks at how the British Museum plays semantic games with the concept of ‘integrity’ when it comes to its Collection and the Parthenon Sculptures.
This is the story about how the quest to create an extra virgin olive oil based beard balm led to the launch of a new Hellenic inspired streetwear brand. Infused with the ‘spirit of the Hellenic warrior’, The Imperial General has been embraced by the Greek diaspora as well as martial artists wishing to represent the brand and all that it signifies. We speak to Nick, the man behind the brand, to find out more.
In this week’s Parthenon Report Don Morgan Nielsen presents the great men and women whose philhellenic stance made a significant contribution to Greek culture.
Greece’s Culture and Sports Ministry announced on Thursday the closure of the Acropolis site citing…
As reported by Greek City Times, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is currently in Athens…
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte visited the Acropolis on Friday night, with…
In this week’s Parthenon Report Don Morgan Nielsen looks at two ancient Romans who also play a role in our story; a lawyer and an emperor.
The Acropolis archaeological site will be closed to the public from 08:00 to 10:30 on…
Exploring the Centre of Athens in Two Days A trip to Athens isn’t complete without…
The colours of the Greek flag were seen over the Acropolis on Monday thanks to…
In this week’s column Don Morgan Nielsen explores the merits of a judicial resolution of the Parthenon Sculptures case at the International Court of Justice at the Hague.
With the magnificent Acropolis as is backdrop, the Chairman of the powerful US Senate Foreign…
In this week’s column for the repatriation of the Parthenon sculptures, Don Morgan Nielsen opens the case for a legal challenge at the International Court of Justice.
Heavy rainfall in London in late July saw water seeping through the British Museum risking…
Another great initiative by the Hellenic Initiative to raise awareness of Greek issues as it continues its fundraising efforts for fire-stricken Greece. Passionate Philhellenes like David Hill and Stephen Fry remind us, in their discussion, of the beauty of the culture and the country that is Greece!
As Don Morgan Nielsen very correctly puts it, no discussion about the fate of the Parthenon Sculptures would be complete without talking about the British Museum Act 1963 and the constraints it imposes on us.
NBA champions Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo climbed the sacred rock of the Acropolis yesterday, where…