Pirates from Algiers, the ‘‘Cat eater’’ and the bridge of Arta
In the following article, the most famous, perhaps, of all bridges in Greece will be presented as well as its manner of construction and the legends surrounding it.
Heroes and Outcasts
Article presenting examples of Greek burials in Classical Antiquity and drawing conclusions about burial customs.
Enhancement and Management of Cultural Heritage (Part 3)
Article studying the evolution of the bay’s landscape through time and investigating its existing state of preservation so as to present, at a theoretical level, possibilities both for its development and promotion prospects
The Sacred Slippers (emvades) of St. Dionysius of Zakynthos
This article will be referring to the history, the crafting and the tradition of the sacred slippers (emvades) of St Dionysius of Zakynthos.
Enhancement and Management of Cultural Heritage (Part 2)
Archaeological documentation and evaluation of Palaiochora in Aegina
Dimitrios Kaloumenos
One of the greatest figures of Greek photojournalism, known to the journalist community by the nickname "the man from Constantinople."
Icons
The icon both as object of worship and as artistic expression belongs to the two spheres of faith and art. This dual nature makes it difficult to use appropriate criteria for its assessment.
Enhancement and Management of Cultural Heritage (Part 1)
Examples of sites that combine natural wealth and wealth in monuments in Attica. Proposals of their management and protection.
A proposal for the enhancement and ideal administration of monuments in the town of Trikala (Part II)
Description of the operations already carried out on the monuments or scheduled to be realized in the near future for the protection and enhancement of the monument sites in Trikala and additional proposals.
A proposal for the enhancement and ideal administration of monuments in the town of Trikala (Part 1)
Presentation of the monument sites in the city of Trikala.
Repatriated Treasures from Munich
The Turkish invasion and occupation of the northern part of Cyprus. The continuing looting of Cyprus’ cultural heritage.
Piece of Fabric Found at Çatalhöyük
This piece of cloth is linen weaved with hemp. This is a first in the world and one of the best preserved examples.
Activities of the Directorate for the Documentation and Protection of Cultural Property
The Directorate for the Documentation and Protection of Cultural Property (DTPPA) is a service of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports under the Directorate General of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage.
“Cenae maiores” in Greco-Roman Kissamos
This article investigates the dietary habits and choices available to the affluent social classes in Roman imperial times. It is inspired by the relief decoration on a marble table support.
The prehistoric settlement on Koukonisi, Lemnos (Part 4)
Marine animal remains from the Bronze Age settlement of Koukonisi offer an unfailing evidence of the constant, ubiquitous invasion within the constructed space of the most prominent element of the natural environment of the region, the sea.
The Heraion of Argos
This paper presents a special geodetic and astrogeodetic methodology of measurement and a procedure for the determination of the astronomical orientation and the dating of Heraion in Argos.
Archaeological research in eastern Achaea
The ongoing large-scale technical works in Achaea during the last five years, i.e. the construction of the Olympia Hodos (Olympia Motorway) and the New Railway Track from Athens to Patras (section Kiato-Rododaphni) prompted extensive archaeological investigations.
The prehistoric settlement on Koukonisi, Lemnos (Part 3)
So far, the excavation of the site has supplied an important chipped stone material, in terms of number and technology, which comes from the Early Bronze and mainly the Middle Bronze Age layers.
A “Tree of Life” depiction on a LG amphora
Taking the LG amphora from Aitania / Pediada (Central Crete) as an example, this article presents the tree symbolism as a intercultural and diachronic artistic feature.
The prehistoric settlement on Koukonisi, Lemnos (Part 2)
Perspectives for a better understanding of the historical setting and the expanding policy of the Mycenaeans in this key area for the trade network in the Late Bronze Age.
The Wealth of Psiloritis
The chronicle of an exciting excavation, which began in August 1989 in Idaean Cave.
The prehistoric settlement on Koukonisi (Lemnos)
In 1992 a new site was added to the archaeological map of the prehistoric Aegean, on the islet Koukonisi (Lemnos)...
Antikythera
This text presents the antiquities identified in the last few years of excavation on the island of Antikythera.
Forming the Medical Concepts of Byzantium in the 9th Century
The Byzantine medicine is an important bridge for the passage from the ancient Greek medicine in folk medicine until the 18th century.