MV>> As I indicated, I had never heard of the Elgin marbles.
RB> That surprises me a bit, as you are generally well read.
Nobody can know everything and I am no exception.
RB> Have you never visited the British Museum?
No, I haven't. I have been in the London Science museum. About half a century ago.
RB> If not, I can warmly recommend it - but spend at least a day there. RB> The only museum I've ever seen to compare with it is the Louvre in RB> Paris.
I have not been in the Louvre either. Old paintings do not give me a kick.