"Like the United States today, the Parthenon Marbles would also like to celebrate their independence from England."
July 4th tweet from excusemeareyougreek. America celebrates independence from England. The Parthenon Marbles — taken from Greece by Lord Elgin in 1801 and held in the British Museum ever since — would like the same.
The marbles have been a point of contention between Greece and Britain for over 200 years. Greece has officially requested their return since 1983. Britain says they were legally acquired. Greece says they were looted.
On July 4th, the comparison writes itself.
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