Aegean Maritime Archaeology
The University of the Aegean, Greece, in collaboration with the Department of Underwater Antiquities organize this year's Aegean Maritime Archaeology Summer School on Andros island, 1st-5th July.
Daniel Day-Lewis at the Acropolis Museum
British-Irish actor Daniel Day-Lewis crossed the threshold of the Acropolis Museum on Tuesday afternoon.
G. Tsimpoukis, “The Revelation of John in the monumental painting of Mount Athos”
The book examines the ten iconographic cycles of the Revelation of John, as preserved in the wall paintings of nine monasteries in Mount Athos.
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.
Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology
The call for membership of the Greek Chapter of the international organization "Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology" (CAA-GR) is now open.
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.
Greek Literary Epigram
An international conference to be held at University College London, 11-13 September 2013.
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.
US Cultural Diplomacy and Archaeology
The first book to evaluate museums and their roles in presenting the past at national and international levels, contextualizing the practical and diplomatic processes of archaeological research within the realm of cultural heritage.
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.
A Mycenaean Sanctuary on Proph. Ilias at Mt Arachnaion in the Argolid
The 3rd meeting of the Mycenaean Seminary will be held on Thursday, 24th January 2013 at the Central Building of the University of Athens.
Martial Minoans?
Dr Barry Molloy of the University of Sheffield has discovered that the ancient Minoan civilisation had strong martial traditions, contradicting the commonly held view of Minoans as a peace-loving people.
2014 AIA and APA Joint Annual Meeting
The AIA 2014 Annual Meeting will be held in Chicago, IL at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel from January 2-5, 2014.
Temple of Zeus partially reconstructed
The second phase of the restoration program of the Zeus' Temple at ancient Olympia by the German Archaeological Institute has been successfully completed at the end of November 2012.
The Treasure of the People of Marseilles
Exhibited for the first time outside Greece, 29 surviving fragments of the Treasure of Marseille are on view in the Puget chapel of Marseilles.
Extention of the exhibition “Picturing Anatolia”
The exhibition “Picturing Anatolia. The Photographs of John Henry Haynes” at the Gennadius Library will be extended until February 20, 2013.
The EUI Doctoral Programme
About 160 doctoral research grants are awarded annually by the EU member states and other European national authorities to successful candidates admitted to the EUI Doctoral Programme. Deadline for applications: January 31, 2013.
Guided tours of the “Princesses” exhibition
The Museum offers guided tours for English-speaking visitors.
Bookless library will open in Texas
Instead of aisles of books, “BiblioTech” will look more like an Apple store with aisles and aisles of computers.