Negotiations over the return of the Parthenon (Elgin) Marbles show signs of progress

Britain and Greece have been fighting over the Parthenon Marbles (or Elgin Marbles, as they’re known in Britain) for more than a century. Now, for the first time, the British Museum has confirmed that talks are underway to negotiate their possible return to Greece. The World’s Sarah Birnbaum reports.

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