Mea Culpa: British Museum Director Steps Down
The director had come under sharp criticism for not having taken seriously warnings of possible thefts at the museum.
The director had come under sharp criticism for not having taken seriously warnings of possible thefts at the museum.
Considering the inestimable value of its massive collection and the availability of advanced security technology, the theft has become a sore spot of embarrassment.
Thanks to an agreement under negotiation, the Parthenon marbles could be given to Greece for a long-term loan.
The bronzes were removed from the Edo kingdom when admiral Sir Harry Rawson led British soldiers into Benin City in 1897
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