Aegean – Birth of an Archipelago
An original exhibition is organized by the Science Centre and Technology Museum NOESIS at Thessaloniki.
Famous vizier’s tomb of Ramses II found
The Free University of Brussels and the University of Liège have uncovered a 3,000-year-old pyramid in Luxor
Roman baths discovered in Sozopol
A Bulgarian team of archaeologists have discovered well-preserved remains of Roman thermae in ancient Sozopol.
Richly adorned warrior’s grave found
Hidden in a necropolis located near the town of Mezmay researchers have found the grave of a male warrior, richly adorned with more than a dozen gold artifacts.
Eros mosaics found in southern Turkey
A mosaic of two Eros figures fishing on two hippocampi has been located in the southern province of Adana’s Yumurtalık district.
M. Georgiadis, Kos in the Neolithic and Early Bronze Age
Volume based on material from an intensive and systematic field survey of Halasarna (modern Kardamaina).
Syria’s museums are in effect empty halls
Syrian museums have moved thousands of ancient treasures in special storage rooms to protect them from looting and violence but one of humanity's greatest cultural heritage monuments remains in grave peril.
“The repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles is a steadfast national position”
"The repatriation of the Marbles and their material reconnection with the land where civilization was born and developed was and will remain a steadfast national position of Greece," was the answer of Kostas Tzavaras to David Cameron's statement from India.
Works at the ancient theatre of Sicyon
A project of excavations and restoration works has been approved by the Central Archaeological Council.
Israel accused of stealing Arabic and Islamic cultural heritage
Al-Aqsa Foundation and Cultural Heritage Organisation accused Israel with stealing Arabic and Islamic cultural heritage in Jerusalem.
British Prime Minister David Cameron said the Koh-i-Noor taken from colonial India will not be returned
"I certainly don't believe in ‘returnism’. The right answer is for the British Museum and other cultural institutions to do exactly what they do, which is to link up with other institutions around the world to make sure that the things which we have and look after so well are properly shared with people around the world".
Security measures for the National Archaeological Museum
Possible solutions to the problems related to the ugly and unpleasant picture of the National Archaeological Museum’s surrounding area have been discussed during a meeting at the Culture Ministry.
Delphi Museum is the honoured museum of 2013
The Hellenic Committee of the International Council of Museums has chosen the Archaeological Museum of Delphi as the honoured museum for the year 2013, in appreciation of its diachronic contribution to the preservation and presentation of ancient Greek cultural heritage.
D.L. Schwartz, Paideia and Cult
"Paideia and Cult" explores the role of Christian education and worship in the complex process of conversion and Christianization.
Exhibition of cartoons and an Open Discussion for Museums
Residents and visitors of Lesvos will have the opportunity to view an exhibition of cartoons and follow an open discussion about the world of museums.
Aris Konstantinidis: The architect of the Ioannina Museum
Exhibition on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the liberation of Ioannina and Epirus and the 100 years since Aris Konstantinidis’ birth.
“Odyssey” Mosaics Followup
The mosaics reported to have been recently stolen from Syria seem to have been stolen last year, namely in March 2012
The Smyrna Agora Ancient Site Safety Project
A three-meter high and 810-meter long wall will be raised around the Smyrna Agora.
On the Fascination of Objects
A conference in honour of the Emeritus Professor Brian B. Shefton at the Great North Museum, Hancock, who founded a rich Collection of ancient Greek artefacts.
Eighteen “Odyssey” mosaics stolen in Syria
At least 18 ancient mosaics depicting scenes from Homer's "Odyssey" have been stolen in northern Syria, the culture minister was quoted as saying on Sunday.
Hector William Catling (1924-2013)
It is with deep sadness that the British School at Athens reports the death of its Vice-President and former Director, Hector Catling, on Friday 15th February, 2013.
Scientific Research Officer
The Fitch Laboratory of the British School at Athens seeks a Scientific Research Officer to take charge of its chemical analysis facility.
The Ancient Greek Hero
Through this unique Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) platform, Harvard University is offering a noncredit humanities course, the legendary “The Ancient Greek Hero”.