Statue of Princess Found in Kom el-Hetan
The statue is 1.7 m. high, bearing the princess' name and titles inscribed near her feet
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.
The Book of Flying Cats
An illustrated 16th century manuscript which was recently digitized by the University of Pennsylvania depicts cats, nirds and other animals strapped with missiles and rocketing against castles.
Work of the School 2013 and Rupestral Inscriptions in the Greek World
The Athens Open Meeting of the ASCSA will take place on March 14, 2014.
Towards the Conservation of the Unique Wooden Sarcophagus From Phaliro
There was an unanimous agreement regarding the first stage of the sarcophagus' conservation procedure.
The Gaugamela campaign
The Netherlands Institute at Athens is organizing a Dialogos lecture by Kleanthis Zouboulakis (PhD Candidate of Ancient History, University of Athens).
Beyond Pompeii
An archaeological project exploring the teritories spreading along Vesuvius' northern slope has brought to light impressive finds revealing delails on life beyond Pompeii.
A.B. Fromm, V. Golding, P.B. Rekdal (eds.), Museums and Truth
The International Committee for Museums of Ethnography (ICME) an international committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) is proud to announce a new book.
We Are Museums
We Are Museums is a 2-day event for professionals of cultural institutions who believe in the power of creativity to open museums.
A Royal Stablemaster’s Tomb Revealed
A New Kingdom nobleman's tomb, still bearing a series of well preserved wall paintings has been revealed in the necropolis of Sheikh Abd-el-Qurna, near Luxor.
Friendship in Aristotle
The Interdisciplinary Centre for Aristotle Studies is organizing a lecture by Professor of Philosophy at the University of Complutense (Spain) Tomás Calvo.
Pompeii Crumbles Revisited
Italy's Minister of Culture has asked for a detailed report which would state the reasons for the damages among verification of site managment details and dealing with EU funds over restoration.
New light on prehistoric Nicosia
On Monday, March 10, 2014, at 7.00 p.m. at the Museum of Cycladic Art.
British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants
The British Academy is currently inviting applications from scholars for the BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants scheme, which is administered by the Academy. Applications deadline, Wednesday 16 April 2014.
The Egg Enigma
Roman literary sources suggest eggs were used in particular rituals, while burying votive artefacts under a floor are regarded as part of a ritual to protect the house.
An Epilogue to the Skopje Great Museum Theft?
According to a statement from the prosecutor's office in Skopje, reported by the Associated Press, "the eight suspects would face charges including illegal possession of cultural artefacts, abuse of power and negligence".
Restoration project of the Pautalia acropolis
Bulgaria's government has set aside 2,5 million Euros for the restoration project of the Pautalia acropolis, near Kyustendil.
CIDOC Summer School
CIDOC, the ICOM International Committee for Documentation, in collaboration with the Museum of Texas Tech University, is planning an innovative programme of training seminars: the CIDOC Summer School.
Qumran Material Study Yields New Finds
An ongoing study on palaeographical material located at the famous site of Qumran during the fifties yielded nine more manuscript scrolls bearing biblical text.
Recent excavations at Karystos-Plakari
On Thursday, March 6, 2014, Dr Jan Paul Crielaard (VU University Amsterdam) will give a lecture at the Netherlands Institute at Athens.
New Kingdom Tombs Brought to Light at Elephantine
Four officials' tombs of New Kingdom date were found at Elephantine, addint up to the island's archaeological record.
Life and Death of an Incan Twentysomething
Reserchars believe that the lady's fellow Inca demonstrated a uniquely practical way of thinking, choosing her as an offering as her death was certain due to her poor health.