Parthenon Marbles
Lord Elgin’s Sunken Ship Yields More Treasures
Underwater archaeologists have conducted further research on the wreck of the Mentor, one of the ships used by Elgin to transport the Parthenon Marbles to Britain.
Archaeology
Rhodes: Acropolis of Lindos to Become Wheelchair-Friendly
People with mobility problems will soon be able to access the citadel at Lindos, the site of the ancient sanctuary dedicated to the cult worship of Athena, on Rhodes' eastern coast.
Archaeology
Sunken Greek Motorship Rediscovered After 63 Years
In 1959, the motorship "Three Hierarchs" vanished without sending an SOS. For more than half a century, its mysterious fate has remained unknown, until now.
Archaeology
Ancient Nemea to Receive EU Heritage Label
The interesting and well-developed site at Ancient Nemea will be awarded the label by the European Commission in June.
Archaeology
Ruins of Ancient Temple for Zeus Unearthed in Sinai
Egyptian archaeologists unearthed the ruins of a temple for the ancient Greek god Zeus in the Sinai Peninsula, antiquities authorities said Monday.
Exhibitions
Last Chance: Horses of Ancient Athens Exhibition Ends Soon
“Hippos: The Horse in Ancient Athens,” features treasured exhibits from some of Greece's most renowned museums.
Museums
German Research Shows Samos Antiquities Were Looted Before WWI
German State Museums have opened up conversation with Greece regarding circa 250 artifacts suspected to have been looted from the island.
History
Culture Ministry to Spruce Up Ancient Battlefield of Thermopylae
The restoration is part of the governments plan to increase military tourism by investing in the country's many famous battle sites.
