Culture
March 07, 2025
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After Two Centuries, Secret Talks May Decide the Future of the Parthenon Marbles

For over two centuries, the Parthenon Marbles—an iconic collection of ancient Greek sculptures—have remained at the center of an intense cultural and diplomatic debate. Originally part of the Parthenon in Athens, these masterpieces were removed in the early 19th century by Lord Elgin and have since been housed in the British Museum. Greece has long sought their return, arguing that they are an essential piece of its national heritage, while the British Museum has defended their continued display in London. Now, after years of deadlock, secret negotiations may finally determine their fate. Could this be the moment when history is rewritten?

Culture
January 13, 2023
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Dayanita Singh’s Hands-On Photography

One of the prevailing narratives to surface from the news of Elon Musk buying Twitter—in a culture-shaking deal worth $44 billion—was that the end, in some form, had arrived for the pioneering social media site.