Former interim director Mark Jones said the fee would help pay for the British Museum's extensive refurbishment.

Following a UNESCO conference, the museum reportedly also said it wants a "new relationship with Greece."

In a statement, Greece's culture minister said the move shows "zero respect for the masterpieces of Pheidias."

Newly released documents from the UK Prime Minister's office show consideration of a long-term loan to Greece.

New statements suggest a magnanimous turn in relations between Greece and the British Museum.

Here's what we're reading this morning.

The meeting cancellation came soon after the Greek PM complained about the pace of talks during an interview with the BBC.

The color was "as visually important as the carving," according to archaeologists who studied them.

Chairman George Osborne admitted the museum's security needed improvements.

The safety and security of the institution's contested artifacts is again under even scrutiny.