Sicilian Mummies Reveal their Secrets
The desiccated dead of Sicily from the late 16th to the mid-20th century, arrayed in crypts and churches, are a unique treasure in terms of both biology and history. Scientists can create a thumbnail sketch— disease, diet, time of death—from the inside of a mummy.
200 closed and abandoned churches in Naples
A report published by the Corriere della Sera earlier this month revealed the alarming state of much of Naple’s cultural heritage.
Antiquities Security Guards threaten to abstain from their duties
In an announcement, the Panhellenic Union of Antiquities Security Guards expressed its deep concern and discontent towards the political leadership of the Ministry about the delay in payments for Sundays and public holidays work.
Islamist Rebels torched Library of Timbuktu
Islamist insurgents retreating from Timbuktu in Mali, as French troops and the Malian army reached the gates of the city, set fire to a library of Timbuktu containing thousands of priceless historic manuscripts.
Greek Ministry of Culture delays the beginning of rescue excavations
The Ombudsman Findings point out that, due to excessive delays, citizens cannot turn to advantage their property for an uncertain period of time, while the right to property protected by the Constitution is being offended.
Belgian town demands Rubens painting back
Belgian town demands France return a Rubens that was looted during the French Revolution.
Tourist attraction vs. protection of cultural heritage
The Turkish Cypriot regime has started tourism infrastructure works in the area surrounding the Apostle Andreas Monastery in Karpass, although its restoration is imperative.
Greek Archaeologists against removal of Thessaloniki’s antiquities
The Association of Greek Archaeologists believes the antiquities excavated during the subway construction works of Thessaloniki should remain in situ.
Gold wreath “unburied” in Thessaloniki
Another gold wreath (the ninth since the excavations have started) testifies to the 2,000-year-old history of Thessaloniki. It has been revealed during the subway construction works.
XII International Conference of AIPMA
The XII AIPMA Conference on ancient painting is to be held September 16 to 20 in Athens, Greece. The Conference's theme is "Context and Meaning".
News of the Byzantine and Christian Museum
Visitors of the Byzantine and Christian Museum of Athens have the opportunity to see objects featured in the museum’s 2013 calendar, entitled "(Garden and Paradise. Metaphor and Reality", running from January 24 until April 14, 2013.
Works at the New National Museum of Contemporary Art within Time Limit
Reconstruction work of the former Fix brewery, in order to accommodate all the activities and collections of the New National Museum of Contemporary Art, are within time limit.
Swedish Museum celebrates return of Matisse
The stolen Matisse painting, which has been recovered in Essex 25 years after its theft, has been returned to the Museum of Modern Art in Stockholm.
Lecture by G. Stratouli postponed
Lecture "Tracing households, people and meanings: ten years of research activity at the Neolithic settlement of Avgi, Kastoria, NW Greece" by Georgia Stratouli has been cancelled.
“The 7 Most Endangered”
Europe's leading heritage organisation Europa Nostra has launched today its new flagship programme ‘The 7 Most Endangered’ with the European Investment Bank Group.
Daniel Day-Lewis at the Acropolis Museum
British-Irish actor Daniel Day-Lewis crossed the threshold of the Acropolis Museum on Tuesday afternoon.
1,281 issues on the CAS agenda in 2012
In 2012, the Central Archaeological Council of Greece held 31 meetings, and discussed 1,281 issues.
600 Roman coins found in illegal possession
More than 600 Roman coins were found in possession of two men arrested in Kilkis.
Industrial Gas Museum opens in Athens
The first Athenian industrial museum opens to the public on January 27, 2013.
Cyprus-Switzerland: Agreement on protection of cultural goods
Swiss Councillor Didier Burkhalter and his Cypriot counterpart Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis signed bilateral agreement on the protection of cultural goods.
Victory of Samothrace to be restored
The “Victory of Samothrace” one of the most iconic works of the Louvre will be restored as from September, the French museum announced on Monday.
Roman man’s face finally unveiled at Caerleon Museum
Using the latest technology, experts have created a portrait of the man whose skeleton was found 18 years ago in Caerleon, near Newport.
Stratonikeia to be included on UNESCO list
Once the works at the ancient city have been completed, it could be added on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Clarifications about Plato’s sacred olive tree
The General Directorate of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage clarified that Plato’s sacred olive tree has not been stolen to serve as firewood, as it was reported last week by local and international media.