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The British Museum's glitzy gala and the Parthenon Sculptures

The British Museum has once again stirred controversy with its latest “Pink Ball” dinner gala taking place in the hall housing the Parthenon Sculptures, a move that has elicited strong reactions from both Greece, cultural heritage experts, and leading advocates for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece. Professor Paul Cartledge, the Vice chairman of the British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles and a renowned scholar of ancient Greek history, joins Thanos Davelis as we break down why the British Museum’s glitzy gala only adds to the reunification cause.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Greece criticizes British Museum dinner among Parthenon Sculptures

British Museum glitzy gala ball, Janet Suzman agrees with Greece and suggests that the publicity adds to the reunification cause

Greek leader pushes EU on joint defense debt

Greece acts on housing crunch as shortages pile pressure on government

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