The overwhelming consensus, however, is that right or wrong, Elgin’s actions saved the treasures he took from the neglect and pollution the remaining marbles were subject to for another 200 years.

In 1798, Lord Elgin became British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. Before taking up the post, he approached officials of the British government to ask if they would be interested in employing ...

A man looks at the Parthenon Marbles, a collection of stone objects, inscriptions and sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, at the British Museum. (Dylan Martinez/Reuters) ...

It doesn’t take much nous to see what’s going on with the Elgin Marbles. After the PM’s affectionate chat with the Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the other day, Sir Keir Starmer’s office ...

NIGEL Farage has waded into the Elgin Marbles row saying they “absolutely” should remain in Britain. The priceless artefacts must not be handed over to Greece, the Reform UK boss said. Chairm… ...

The Elgin Marbles were legally acquired by the British Museum through an Act of Parliament in 1816, after the British government purchased them from Lord Elgin, the British Ambassador to the ...

The Parthenon Marbles, originally part of a frieze that decorated the ancient Parthenon temple at the Acropolis in Athens, were removed on the orders of Lord Elgin, the British ambassador to the ...

The British Museum could face legal action unless it abandons “covert and ideological” negotiations with Greece over the Elgin Marbles, The Telegraph can reveal. Liz Truss, the former prime ...

Elgin Marbles could be loaned to Greece indefinitely under MPs’ plans Restricted by current legislation, they could only be loaned to the Greek government for three years Gift this article free ...

The British Museum could face legal action unless it abandons “covert and ideological” negotiations with Greece over the Elgin Marbles, The Telegraph can reveal. Liz Truss, the former prime ...