Greece antiquity British Offer to “Loan” Greece the Elgin Marbles 4 years ago In a gesture of uncommon magnanimity, the British Museum has offered to loan Greece the pirated Parthenon Marbles. Hermes Head Unearthed During Road Work in Athens 5 years ago A municipality of Athens road working crew on Aiolou Street in downtown Athens οn Friday unearthed carved head of Hermes.