Archaeology
Lefkada: The First Ancient Theater of the Ionian Islands Comes to Light
The first ancient theater ever discovered in the Ionian Islands is located in the heart of the ancient city of Lefkada, established before the end of the 7th century BC.
Archaeology
Ancient Harbor of Asini Emerges from the Depths
Archaeologists uncover submerged structures in the Argolic Gulf near Asini, an ancient city featured in Homer’s “Iliad” within the famed Catalogue of Ships.
Archaeology
Did Ancient Statues Have a Scent?
Ancient Greek and Roman statues were perfumed with aromatic substances, often for ritual purposes, a practice which enhanced their aesthetic impact beyond that of the merely visual.
Heritage
US Repatriates 11 Stolen Greek Artifacts in Landmark Case
The return of eleven illegally exported Greek treasures by the New York District Attorney marks a major victory against antiquities trafficking.
Archaeology
Hermes Revealed: Traces of Athens’ Roman Grandeur Resurface
A remarkable Roman-era statue has been unearthed during excavation work on Erechtheiou Street, near the Acropolis, sparking intrigue and raising hopes for further significant discoveries.
Archaeology
Athens Acropolis Offers Exclusive Private Tours for VIP Visitors
Controversial €5,000 VIP tours of the world-famous Acropolis of Athens spark debate over the commercialization of Greece’s historic monuments.
History
Archaeologists Discover Second Shipwreck at Antikythera
Recent research at the site of the famous Antikythera wreck reveal the existence of a possible companion vessel that sank at the same time.
Exhibitions
New Exhibition Space Opens at the Acropolis Museum in Athens
The Acropolis Museum unveils its pioneering new exhibition space "Excavation Museum," offering an immersive journey through Athens' ancient past.
