The Return of the Parthenon Marbles: Who Owns the History?
For the first time ever, leading British and Greek experts came together to publicly debate the future of the Parthenon Marbles — one of the most significant cultural and ethical discussions of our time.
About this Video
Hosted by Debate House, in collaboration with the Democracy & Culture Foundation as part of the Athens Democracy Forum 2025, and under the auspices of the Melina Mercouri Foundation, this landmark event took place at the Old Parliament House Museum (National Historical Museum) — the very site where Greece first officially claimed the return of the Marbles.
⚖️ The Debate
Topic: The Return of the Parthenon Marbles: Who Owns the History?
Date: Monday, 29 September 2025
Location: Old Parliament House Museum, Athens
🔵 For the Return
Lord Vaizey, Member of the House of Lords, former UK Minister of Culture
Dr. Eirini Stamatoudi, Professor & Head, Department of Law, University of Nicosia
Dr. Anna Korkas, Honorary Director of Antiquities & Cultural Heritage, Ministry of Culture
🔴 Against the Return
Dr. Mario Trabucco della Torretta, Classical Archaeologist & Author
Dr. Dominic Selwood, Historian, Lawyer & Professor, University of Exeter
🎙️ Watch this historic and thought-provoking debate, where experts explore the complex issues of ownership, cultural identity, and the legacy of shared heritage.
