Are there any examples in History where the past has 'bested' the present? I.e. The present could not replicate an achievement of the past.

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lngwstksgk

This question has been removed because it violates our rule against "throughout history" questions. However, it might be a good topic for Tuesday Trivia, so feel free to message mod /u/caffarelli your idea.

Your specific question about Michelangelo's sculptures could be resubmitted in the forum on its own, or you could try at /r/ArtHistory.