British archaeologist on Google doodle
Today Google Doodle depicts British archaeologist Mary Leakey, as it is the 100th anniversary of her birth.
Petition to turn Hagia Sophia into a mosque
The Turkish Parliament's Petition Commission is considering an application by citizens to turn the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul into a mosque.
Discovery of Remains of England’s King Richard III Confirmed
It is the academic conclusion of the University of Leicester that the individual exhumed at Grey Friars in August 2012 is indeed King Richard III, the last Plantagenet King of England.
The prehistoric “Platania” site of Aghia Paraskevi
Pupils of the local elementary schools have visited the excavation conducted at the “Platania” site of Aghia Paraskevi in Lamia by the 14th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities since 2006.
Graeco-Roman theatre to be revealed in Izmir
A Graeco-Roman theatre is about to come to light in Izmir. First 52 houses have to be demolished in the city’s Kadifekale district.
Restoration of Apostolos Andreas to begin
After many years' efforts, the first step for the restoration of the historical monastery of Apostolos Andreas has been finally made.
Musical Evenings at the Acropolis Museum
From 15 February 2013 to Easter, the Acropolis Museum presents a series of performances with music groups from across the world.
Conferences about the Mediterranean culture
Aix-Marseille Université will hold a series of conferences for the public on every second Tuesday of the month from February to November
Greek archaeologists concerned about the old Acropolis Museum
Regarding the recent decision of the Central Archaeological Council not to declare the old museum as a preservable monument, the Association of Greek Archaeologists issued a press release expressing their concern about the old museum's fate.
The majority of ancient Malian manuscripts are safe and sound
A Malian source directly involved with the conservation of the Timbuktu manuscripts said that 95% of the total documents, whose number in the city and its surrounding region exceeds 300,000, were "safe and sound".
Pompeii’s restoration masterplan set to begin next week
As Italian authorities announced on Wednesday, the long-awaited restoration of Pompeii will start on February 6.
Piraeus Port Authority funds Cononian Walls’ excavations
The Board of Trustees of the Piraeus Port Authority has decided to fund the archaeological excavations along the ancient Cononian Walls in front of the new Cruise Passenger Terminal.
Bad weather causes damage to the Koroni Castle
Bad weather and strong waves have caused damages to the Venetian Castle of Koroni. Having suffered similar damages in the past years, the area’s emblematic castle necessitates conservation.
Tobacco Roads
Conference about tobacco trade and economic relations and technology transfer between Kavala and Vienna.
Culture and cultivation
Last week a family on a charity trip has been ejected out of the Musee d'Orsay, because other visitors "had complained about their smell". Does culture promote human values?
Byzantine art exhibition to be held in Washington
The General Director of Antiquities of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, Culture and Sports, signed a cooperation protocol with Mr. Earl A. Powell for the display of the event.
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.
Rome-London Lectures
The Institute of Classical Studies, in collaboration with the British School at Rome, has arranged to hold a series of lectures, two in each year, alternately in Rome and in London.
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.
Innovation in archaeology and the archaeology of innovation
This year the GAO annual conference is asking what’s new in archaeology.
Belgian town demands Rubens painting back
Belgian town demands France return a Rubens that was looted during the French Revolution.