1 - 3 of 3 Posts

dimi_pat

Active member
There is finally some hope in the constant and ongoing battle to return the person on marbles from the United Kingdom to Greece. A new chairman has declared that there is a deal to be done in terms of the marbles. Many are very hopeful that this might be pointing to a potential return, but others have given up hope in this battle. personally, this is something that I would love to see. There are so many artifacts from around the world that are stolen and still being housed in museums in the United Kingdom. The right thing should be done, and the marbles should be returned, as should every other stolen artifact.

 
  • Like
Reactions: Laura48

k_tsoukalas

Moderator
It will definitely be interesting to see what happens. This article was an interesting read!
 

amygdalE

Active member
There is finally some hope in the constant and ongoing battle to return the person on marbles from the United Kingdom to Greece. A new chairman has declared that there is a deal to be done in terms of the marbles. Many are very hopeful that this might be pointing to a potential return, but others have given up hope in this battle. personally, this is something that I would love to see. There are so many artifacts from around the world that are stolen and still being housed in museums in the United Kingdom. The right thing should be done, and the marbles should be returned, as should every other stolen artifact.

It is the dream of every nation to have its stolen artifacts returned, but consider these days when countries like Greece, Italy, etc., are being occupied by foreign hoodlums who are bent on destroying their artistic heritage! Artifacts in foreign museums are well kept and, I suppose, are best preserved right there. I'd ask those museums to increase safety measures. Recently an idiot went into a Texas museum and smashed an ancient painted Greek pottery. Elsewhere I advocated a law for capital punishment for such actions.
 

More than one Minoan Palace on Crete?

I didn't realize that Knossos wasn't the only Minoan Palace on Crete, but from what I understand it might be the largest?

I am planning a trip to Crete soon to see some of the ruins and here is where I plan to visit - did I miss anything?

1. Archaeological Museum of Athens
2. Knossos Palace
3. Malia
4. Phaistos
5. Zakros

Are there any other museums I should visit? I am learning about Minoan culture...

Greece Seeks 'win-win' Solution For Parthenon Sculptures, Rules Out Loan, Says PM Mitsotakis.

Events leading up to the Greek War for Independence?

The Greek War for Independence is celebrated March 25th and that is just around the corner. It got me thinking about the events that led up to the war, because we are about in that time period to think about it.

When I study this, what topics or events do you recommend I look up?

What is considered Modern Greece?

So, I always assumed that Modern Greece referred to the time period starting with the War for Independence.

Then, Ancient Greece, I always assumed, ended in BC times.

What about all those periods in between? Is this too simplistic of a way to look at it? How do people classify all the phases of Greek history?

Best place to learn Ancient Greek history?

I have been helping a family member in school learn about Greek history but I must admit, I don't know as much as I thought. So, I have been reading wikipedia entries about it.

I have no idea if the wikipedia entries are accurate. I mean, how am I really to know? I have been trying to bring the stories to life for this person (my nephew) but it occurred to me this morning as I was researching that I am not 100% sure if the entries are even accurate!
Share and discuss Greek history!

WorldwideGreeks.com is a free online forum community where people can discuss Greek food, travel, traditions, history and mythology. Join Worldwide Greeks here!

JOIN COMMUNITY FOR FREE

LOGIN TO YOUR ACCOUNT
Follow Worldwide Greeks:
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Pinterest YouTube
Top