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Politics · United KingdomGreek PM calls for Parthenon Sculptures' permanent return
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called for the permanent return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece. Writing in The Guardian, he rejected loan proposals, comparing them to dismembering the Bayeux Tapestry. The British Museum stated its position remains unchanged.
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Bayeux Tapestry on Display at British Museum After 1,000 Years
The Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-meter-long embroidery from the 11th century, has arrived in London for an exhibition at the British Museum. Tickets have sold out for months, with the museum anticipating one million visitors before the exhibition closes in July 2027. The tapestry depicts the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
United Kingdom5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41