Heritage
3rd Century Monument on Sikinos Wins Top Heritage Award
Restoration work on the Monument of Episkopi on Sikinos, one of the smallest Cycladic islands, wins a prestigious European Cultural Heritage Award.
Archaeology
Archaeologists Explore Submerged Stone Age Site off Alonissos
A team of underwater archaeologists conduct a preliminary survey of a submerged Neolithic site off the islet of Agios Petros, north of Alonissos.
Museums
Two Panathenaic Amphorae Return Home
As part of a cultural exchange, the Royal Ontario Museum loans two Panathenaic amphorae from its collection in Toronto to the Acropolis Museum.
Archaeology
Massive Marble Head Found at Antikythera Shipwreck
New finds at the Antikythera Shipwreck, perhaps the richest ancient wreck ever discovered, include human teeth and a large head of Hercules.
CULTURE & LIFESTYLE
Cycladic Art Museum Puts Visually Impaired ‘IN CONTACT’
An innovative tour at the Museum of Cycladic Art enables people with sensory disabilities the ability to ‘see’ the exhibits.
Museums
Acropolis Museum Prepares for Birthday
Reduced tickets, a live concert and the opening of a new exhibition to mark the festivities.
Urban Life
Revamp at Plato’s Academy Gets Green Light
A radical overhaul has been planned for Akadimia Platonos, the site of Plato's Academy, including the opening of a new museum.
History
The Return of a Mycenaean Treasure
Greek Culture Ministry has tracked down and brought back a seal ring donated to the Nobel Foundation in Sweden.
