Comments on: The Elgin Marbles, they’re incomplete so not really worth anything…

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:17:24 +0000

They should be back in Greece now that they’ve got the facilities. Hell, they probably should have been left there in the first place, although I don’t think historical preservation was the first thing on anyone’s mind in 1807, especially the Turks, who were running the Greece show back then. The British should realize it’s time to return the marbles to the place they’ll shine brightest.

By: Erick

Erick — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:28:21 +0000

If the so called “Elgin Marbles” had been left in Greece they would be in a better condition then they are now. Just compare what is left in Athens to what the British Museum holds!The British Museum destroyed the Marbles (which where sliced and brought to Great Britain by Elgin in order to be “protected” ,decorating his villa -House) ,in an attempt to make them look “cleaner” -”whiter” .

By: Erick

Erick — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:27:12 +0000

If the so called “Elgin Marbles” had been left in Greece they would be in a better condition then they are now. Just compare what is left in Athens to what the British Museum holds!The British Museum destroyed the Marbles (which where sliced and brought to Great Britain by Elgin in order to be “protected” ,decorating his villa -House) ,in attempt to make them look “cleaner” -”whiter” .

By: Martin P

Martin P — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:29:40 +0000

ahhh the good old BBC encouraging us all to sell off our precious heirlooms that our parents and grandparents have lovingly preserved for years. Got to love public service broadcasting!

By: Fiona

Fiona — Fri, 22 May 2009 11:01:15 +0000

I trust Dickinson’s Real Deal vendors have more right to sell their items than Elgin did the Marbles.