British writer, actor and presenter Stephen Fry has again reiterated his desire to see the…
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The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by Greece titled…
The new director of the British museum, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne hinted…
In this final column for the year, Don Morgan Nielsen outlines a “radically generous” solution to this dispute and marks a temporary pause in this long conversation about the fate of the Parthenon Sculptures. We look forward to reconnecting with our readers next year!
British TV presenters have admitted that they received an "outpouring of love for the Geek Prime Minister" Kyriakos Mitsotakis after he appeared on popular UK breakfast show 'Good Morning Britain.'
In this week's Parthenon Report, Don Morgan Nielsen looks at examples of museums repatriating cultural artefacts to their country of origin after acknowledging questionable acquisition histories but also because they wish to demonstrate good will and greater cultural sensitivity.
"The obligation to return the Parthenon sculptures lies squarely with the UK government." Greek PM Kriakos Mitsotakis calls for talks with the UK, offers to loan treasures to the British Museum in exchange for the Parthenon sculptures.
"Oh God! What a place. Why did I come so late?” Those were the words…
Don Morgan Nielsen explores the British Museum's cliché “floodgates argument”, which is usually deployed to resist the return of the Parthenon Sculptures.
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…