Research
Home of the Gods: How Tall is Mount Olympus?
A team of researchers has scaled the peaks of Mt Olympus, Greece's highest mountain, to recalculate its elevation a century after it was first measured.
Parthenon Marbles
Investigating the Mysterious “Crust” on the Parthenon Marbles
A scientific study on the mysterious “orange-brown crust” that covers sections of the Parthenon Marbles fails to provide any definitive conclusions.
Exhibitions
Always Grand: Athens’ Hotel Grande Bretagne Celebrates 150 Years
The iconic Hotel Grande Bretagne in the heart of Athens launches the official celebrations for its 150th anniversary with an immersive audiovisual experience.
Heritage
US Museum Returns Three Looted Antiquities to Greece
After 16 years of negotiations, Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum in Atlanta returns three stolen antiquities to Greece.
Heritage
BBC Explores the Mysterious “Painted Village” of Chios
A recent entry in the popular BBC Reel series explores the “puzzling” geometrical wonders of Pyrgi, a medieval village on the Aegean island of Chios.
Archaeology
The “Parthenon of Macedonia” Opens to the Public
After extensive restoration works, the monumental palace of Philip II at Aigai, the first capital of the ancient Macedonian kingdom, is officially opened.
Greece Is Magazines
New Issue: Greece Is Athens Winter 2023-2024 Out This Weekend
Pick up a copy of our latest issue at the newsstands together with The New York Times International Edition this weekend.
Museums
Festive Events at the Acropolis Museum in Athens
From guided tours and fun activities for kids to musical events and festive gifts, there’s plenty in store at the Acropolis Museum this Christmas.
