NEWS

The Parthenon Marbles had adorned the Parthenon for over two thousand years, when Lord Elgin, a British diplomat, removed them from Athens to Britain in the first years of the 19th century. Housed in the British Museum since 1817, these treasured works of art remain a source of continuing controversy between the United Kingdom and Greece, which seeks their return. How did the sculptures come from Greece to Britain over two centuries ago, and who is their rightful owner today?

 

The Parthenon Marbles had adorned the Parthenon for over two thousand years, when Lord Elgin, a British diplomat, removed them from Athens to Britain in the first years of the 19th century. Housed in the British Museum since 1817, these treasured works of art remain a source of continuing controversy between the United Kingdom and Greece, which seeks their return. How did the sculptures come from Greece to Britain over two centuries ago, and who is their rightful owner today?

Presented by:

Peter Krentz, Ph.D

Peter Krentz is the Chair and W. R. Grey Professor of Classics/Professor of History at Davidson College. Educated at Yale University, he has traveled, studied and worked extensively in the Mediterranean world, including excavations at the ancient site of Caesarea Maritima in Israel. He has written several books, most recently, The Battle of Marathon. At Davidson, he teaches courses in Classics, History and Greek

Event Details:

Date: January 17

Time: 1:00 p.m. 

Cost: Free and open to the public.

Location: Davidson Town Hall, Lower Level Community Room, 251 South Street, Davidson, NC. *

* Please enter from parking lot in rear of building through the double red doors to left of glass entrance.