Elgin Marbles

Room full of sculptures take from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin. Museum claims he preserved them from damage.

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June 10th 2009
Hi Everyone! This is a detail of my trip to the British Museum and Library. Established in 1753 it is over 250 years old! The museum itself could be in a museum! It has artifacts from over 3,000 years ago. And Admission is FREE! It is truly a pleasure to be surrounded by so much culture and history! They have the Rosetta Stone! I got to see it in person! (I almost bought one of those cheesy ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London

Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more

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