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...that in order to subdue the heresy of Imiaslavie, the Russian Empire sent two transport ships and a gunboat to Mount Athos in Greece, and stormed the St. Panteleymon Monastery?
...that Nigeria has repeatedly called on Britain to return the Benin Empire artifacts known as the Benin Bronzes, just as Greece has petitioned for the return of the Elgin Marbles?
...that legislation concerning slavery in ancient Greece allowed guardians of unmarried women who lost their virginity to sell them as slaves?

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