Beware of Greeks causing rifts… and other thoughts…
Beware of Greeks causing rifts While the ethical standards of today should not be applied to the acquisitions and ‘grabs’ of yesteryear, the hardening of the Greek government line in demanding the return of the Elgin Marbles is likely to fall on deaf ears. The Economist has an interesting take on this – inter museum loans between the museums of the world so that the greatest number of people can see the treasures of the world. Britain is not alone in grabbing artefacts and treasures