The Elgin Marbles are a collection of priceless ancient Greek sculptures currently on display in the British Museum in London. But authorities in Athens insist the classical masterpieces were looted and shipped to the United Kingdom illegally. The controversy surrounding the artifacts has simmered for decades, with UNESCO at one point being asked to mediate in an attempt to resolve the situation. Yet while talks between London and Athens are moving in the right direction, nothing so far has been set in stone. So, how exactly did these unique works of art end up in England, and why are they called the Elgin Marbles?
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