is a unesco world heritage site and a symbol of the birthplace of democracy at its center is the parthenon temple dedicated to the greek goddess athena today it's the work place he's one of ten stone masons tasked with the science restoration. their activities include replacing missing marble columns sections with new ones. carving the empty column the pieces they have different forms at the top and bottom . making precise measurements is painstaking work refurbishing the temple doesn't mean rebuilding it but stabilizing what's left of it. every stone on the site he's been coming here practically every working day for over fifteen years. working conditions are. extremely hot in summer sun a scorching. and in the winter it gets colder very windy. but we accept it as part of the job it's not that that. is a. in two thousand and nine a new museum was opened at the foot of the acropolis it shows the site's history the original citadel was destroyed by the persians then a grand temple complex with the parthenon at its heart was built during the golden age of paris please later the parthenon was

grand temple complex with the parthenon at its heart was built during the golden age of parent please later the parthenon was turned into a mosque by the ottomans who later housed an ammunition dump their cannon fire from venetian ships caused an explosion that destroyed much of the temple we now know that the temples white marble sculptures were originally multi-colored the parthenon is famous freeze was also a colorful affair original marble sections are currently on display at the museum alongside plaster replicas that indicate missing parts that were carted off to the british museum in london in one thousand one talks about returning them have so far failed to bear fruit. the acropolis has an emotional pull on locals and visitors alike many are literally overwhelmed when ice so all these. people do these make me and of my heart you know the place where the humanity was hungry know up. there you know for what are. kind of feel like the history and the hammer than all the work that we've been through to this is really amazing the acropolis is among the world's top tourist attraction

the parthenon sculptures had a profound and enduring effect on him and his work.age to present his own work in a fragmentary status, and he turned the headless, limbless torso into a new genre of art. the greek government want the parthenon sculptures, generally called the elgin marbles, returned to athens. it's a request that has long been refused but, in a changing climate, might the british museum's position soften? what i can see is new and more intense partnerships, and how these are going to be spelled out, i think that will be one of the great and beautiful challenges that we could, we should and we must joyfully, gladly pick up. hmm... i think he's saying they're staying put, for now at least. will gompertz, bbc news. we asked for your suggestions for a name for the new prince for william and kate, who may well be watching now given the fact they have a brand—new baby who could be up at all hours. mark adams says albert given the fact they were in germany around nine months ago. mark doing some calculations. albert is a name of german origin, meaning noble

the parthenon sculptures had a profound and enduring effect on him and his work. in a fragmentary status, and he turned the headless, limbless torso into a new genre of art. the greek government want the parthenon sculptures, generally called the elgin marbles, returned to athens. it's a request that has long been refused but, in a changing climate, might the british museum's position soften? what i can see is new and more intense partnerships, and how these are going to be spelled out, i think that would be one of the great and beautiful challenges that we could, we should and we must joyfully, gladly pick up. hmm...i think he's saying they're staying put, for now at least. will gompertz, bbc news. newsnight is about to begin over on bbc two in a few moments. here's evan. last week we heard from several windrush

the parthenon sculptures had a profound and enduring effect on him and his work.spired him and gave him courage to present his own work in a fragmentary status, and he turned the headless, limbless torso into a new genre of art. the greek government want the parthenon sculptures, generally called the elgin marbles, returned to athens. it's a request that has long been refused but, in a changing climate, might the british museum's position soften? what i can see is new and more intense partnerships, and how these are going to be spelled out, i think that will be one of the great and beautiful challenges that we could, we should and we must joyfully, gladly pick up. hmm...i think he is saying they're staying put, for now at least. will gompertz, bbc news. a reminder of our top story: canadian police say ten people were killed when a van was driven into pedestrians on a busy street in toronto. a further 15 have been injured. the suspected driver is in custody. he has been named as 25—year—old alek minassian. more 25—year—old alek minassian. for you on all the new tim

the greek government want the parthenon sculptures, generally called the elgin marbles, returned to athens. it's a request that has long been refused but, in a changing climate, might the british museum's position soften? what i can see is new and more intense partnerships, and how these are going to be spelled out, i think that would be one of the great and beautiful challenges that we could, we should and we must joyfully, gladly pick up. hmm...| think he's saying they're staying put, for now at least. will gompertz, bbc news. newsnight is about to begin over on bbc two in a few moments. here's evan. last week we heard from several windrush families. tonight two of them are back with us, we will get their reaction to the home secretary ‘s announcement and mp david lammy is with us too. for the latest on what's going on in toronto and the loss of life hello there and welcome to sportsday. i had last night, for one piece of silverware, most are either known as liverpool hope to conquer europe again. —— mo salah. everton win with a performance which will have one sam allardyce‘s critics aro

sculpture in eighteen eighty one he made his first visit to london where he was inspired by the parthenon sculptures on display at the british museum. in the northern swedish town of dhaka sami herd is a driving hundreds of reindeer to this summer pastures the annual event has a long tradition and offers a unique spectacle for both locals and tourists. they want. be together so we have one changes direction and the others follow and then we have to show them the right direction. the rain deal will graze on this summer past just until the end of september. when we just buy a list started playing when she was just two he is old she gave her first concert when she was just six and she wasn't just playing for family and friends were no happy for months in front of the royal family at the age of eleven she was on stage with a full orchestra and now she's making a name for herself around the world her debut album features a very special piece and we were there at the premiere. she's waited a long time for this moment to premiere of an almost forgotten work of music. kind of stops that it is vib