The FBI is investigating the sale of hundreds of treasures to US buyers, suspected of being looted from the British Museum. The investigation has revealed troubling details about the extent of the thefts.
A fashion show at the British Museum and thus in front of the stolen Parthenon Marbles has triggered the outrage of Greece’s Culture Minister who rushed to issue a statement on a Sunday
In the podcast on Thursday, he said the British Museum has been exploring a deal “ whereby they spend part of their time in Athens and part of their time in London - and we have Greek treasures coming our way in return. And that is, I think, something worth exploring.”
Amid revelations of a significant theft of objects from the British Museum, Greek authorities are leveraging the situation to advocate for the repatriation of the Parthenon Sculptures. The disappearance of these items has prompted discussions about security concerns and has reinvigorated Greece's demand for the return of the Marbles.
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni on Friday characterised the incident concerning the loss, damage and theft of exhibits from the British Museum's collections as "extremely sad and very serious"."
In the wake of the theft of several artefacts from the British Museum, concerns are emerging about the missing items and the overall safety of disputed treasures like the Parthenon Marbles held at the institution. A renowned expert in recovering stolen artworks has highlighted the potential vulnerabilities within the museum's security protocols.
