The Elgin Marbles have become a symbol of the debate over where certain artifacts belong: foreign museums or their countries of origin. A group of artists and researchers is creating replicas of the sculptures to encourage the British Museum to return the originals to Greece. Photographer Richard Barnes takes us behind the scenes while on assignment in Carrara, Italy, where a robot is carving these replicas. Read more of our March cover story: https://on.natgeo.com/402cbhV Video by Guglielmo Mat

1.1K views · 16 reactions | The Elgin Marbles have spent the past 200 years in the British Museum - but Greece has always wanted them back. The dispute is still at the heart of a diplomatic row, as Rishi Sunak recently cancelled a meeting with the Greek prime minister. 5 News’ Political Editor Andy Bell reports from Downing Street. | Channel 5 News | Facebook

In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a world heritage sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin 200 years before. Witness History explores the fight to bring the marbles back to Greece. https://bbc.in/3nHxKAZ | BBC World Service

2.3K views · 15 reactions | Discovering the British Museum: Unveiling History's Many Layers Step into the British Museum and immerse yourself in a world where ancient artifacts meet modern debates. From the mysterious Elgin Marbles to ancient Egyptian relics, each piece tells a story of human achievement and the contentious paths they took to London. #BritishMuseum #ancienthistory #history #historylovers @britishmuseum | Imperidox | Facebook