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World's first human rights declaration from 539 BC on show
AP Television
Washington, DC - 7 March, 2013
1. Various of clay Cyrus Cylinder from ancient Babylon, described as the world's first human rights declaration
2. SOUNDBITE (English) John Curtis, Keeper of Special Middle East Projects,...
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Greece says hopes to regain sculptures from Britain lie with UNESCO mediation
After more than a century of fruitless lobbying, Greece is now pinning its hopes of reclaiming the 5th-century BC Parthenon Sculptures from Britain on a mediation effort backed by the UN cultural agency.
The marble sculptures, which for...
Curated Video
The Thinker and The Kiss among new Rodin sculpture exhibition
LEADIN:
A new exhibition of Auguste Rodin's sculptures is opening in London.
'Rodin and the art of ancient Greece' places the French artist's work alongside the Athenian marbles which inspired them.
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Italian Pres Napolitano returns piece of Parthenon Marbles to Greece
1. Wide of Italian and Greek flags
2. Medium of object in exhibition of antiquities returned to Italy from various museums
3. SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Giorgio Napolitano, Italian president:
"The region of Sicily generously agreed to...
Curated Video
Greek protesters want Olympic flame put out if Elgin Marbles are not returned
Athens - 8 May 2012
1. Various of replicas of missing Parthenon Marbles also known as the Elgin Marbles
2. Exterior of sign reading (English) "Acropolis" and Acropolis in distance
3. Greek flag on top of the Acropolis
4. SOUNDBITE...
Curated Video
China's Terracotta Army proves hugely popular at the British Museum
London, October 25, 2007
1. Wide of terracotta soldiers
2. Pan up of terracotta soldier
3. Close up of face
4. Wide of terracotta soldiers
5. Wide of men looking at terracotta soldiers
6. Mid of terracotta soldier
7. Close up of...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Parthenon Marbles statue on display in Russia
CLEAN : Parthenon Marbles statue on display in Russia
Press Association
Boris Johnson helps schoolchildren with arts and crafts in Suffolk
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Abbots Green Academy primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk during the election campaign.
The Tory leader got his hands dirty as he joined schoolchildren in making a picture of a firework during...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : India syringe maker boosts production to meet virus vaccine demand
India's biggest syringe manufacturer is ramping up production to churn out a billion units, anticipating a surge in demand as the global race to find a coronavirus vaccine heats up (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Curated Video
Antiquities transported to their new home at Acropolis museum
Athens - 14 October 2007
1. Wide of Parthenon on Acropolis hill
2. Medium of pediment detail on Parthenon
3. Wide of new Acropolis Museum as seen from Acropolis with cranes around it that will be used in the move of antiquities
4....
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Filmmaker Jules Dassin dies, aged 96
Athens, Greece - 8 March 1994
1. Wide of plane carrying body of actress and Greek Culture Minister Melina Mercouri - the wife of American film director Jules Dassin - on tarmac
2. Coffin being carried off plane
3. Guard of honour
4....
Curated Video
RR7214B UK: THE TUTANKHAMUN EXHIBITION
Graphic of Tutankhamun. Unpacking of solid gold
funeral mask in British Museum. Queen Elizabeth
opens exhibition. Queen visits exhibition. Various
artefacts on display. Interview with 97-year old Major
Alexander Wise who entered the...
Curated Video
Restoring Afghan treasures in the National Museum
The National Museum of Afghanistan was looted and plundered during years of civil year, and Taliban rule.
Now itÄżËs been restored to its former glory after international donors returned looted treasures.
This Bodhisattva Siddhartha...
Sky News
Ben Stiller Interview on Robin Williams & New Film
Ben Stiller Interview on Robin Williams & New Film
Sky News
Queen & Prince Philip Visit Abu Dhabi
CLEAN: Exterior shots of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Prince Andrew greeted by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed al-Maktoum, Emirati vice president and ruler of Dubai, as they attend a ceremony to...