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.

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History

Floating Exhibition of 1821 Relics to Set Sail from Chios

An exhibition of artifacts related to the naval struggle of the 1821 Revolution will set sail from Chios on June 26 and visit 20 ports around Greece.

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History

Tiny Epics YouTube Channel Brings Ancient Greece to Life

YouTuber Lance Hewison has created the perfect site for Greek history buffs, offering entertaining videos on mythology, art, culture, archaeology, and more!

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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.

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Food

Academy of Athens Seminar on the History of the Greek Diet

Tonight’s seminar at the Academy of Athens will explore the bridges that connect the diet of the ancient Greeks with the modern era.

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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.

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History

Mark Mazower Receives Greek Citizenship

Prominent British historian Mark Mazower attended a ceremony awarding him Greek citizenship on Friday, during a visit to Athens to promote his new book.

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History

Venetian Castle in Zakynthos to be Restored

The fortress, surrounded by pine forest on the popular island, is to be restored as part of the Cultural Routes program.

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