Save the Italian Archaeological School at Athens
The Italian Archaeological School at Athens is once again threatened to close down, due to drastic budget cuts.
The first carpenters in Europe
A research published in the December 19, 2012 issue of the open access journal Plos One by Willy Tegel and colleagues from the University of Freiburg (Germany) offers a detailed insight into the oldest wood architecture.
Maps and landscapes by 12 Painters
The exhibition “12 Painters: Maps and landscapes from the Heracles Cement Company Collection” is the first of a series of exhibition that will reveal the less known aspects of the Heracles Cement Company Collection.
Work in progress at Klematia settlement, Ioannina
The project “Archaeological Park of Post-Byzantine Monuments at Klematia” aims at the enhancement of the historical, aesthetic and artistic value of the churches and the development of a network of visitable monuments in the area.
The Temple of Zeus without Scaffolding
A few days ago, the scaffoldings used for the reconstruction of the Temple of Zeus were removed, revealing the temple in different dimensions.
The Kallisperi Residence
Good news for the architecture and the history of Athens: last Thursday, the Central Council of Modern Monuments has declared the Kallisperi Residence in the Acropolis district a historically preservable monument.
The Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries of 2012
In the Top ten list one sees discoveries that range from the revelation that Neanderthals selectively picked and ate medicinal plants to the unexpected discovery of a 20-foot Egyptian ceremonial boat dating to 2950 B.B.
Basilica from the Time of Constantine the Great
Bulgarian archaeologists located a basilica they believe dates from the era of emperor Constantine the Great. The basilica was found in the area of the West Gate of Ulpia Serdica.
Scrooge at the thematic museums of PIOP
This Christmas, the Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation (PIOP) and the British Council in Greece are joining forces on the occasion of the international celebration for the 200th anniversary since the birth of the great British author, Charles Dickens (1812-1870).
The old Acropolis Museum
Lying in the shadow of the Acropolis’ Sacred Rock and of Bernar Tschumi’s and Michalis Fotiades’s new building, the empty since 2007 old museum of Acropolis is the focal point of a broad conversation about the necessity of its existence.
“Green light” for the restoration of three buildings at Tatoi
The Central Council for Modern Monuments (CCMM) has unanimously given the “green light” for the restoration and reuse of three buildings at the former royal estate, the Tatoi palace.
First Evidence of Ice Age Wolves
Researchers of the University of Nevada (Las Vegas) recently revealed fossil remains from an extinct wolf species in a wash northwest of Las Vegas. This is the first evidence that the Ice Age mammal once lived in Nevada.
UN decides on cultural property
The General Assembly of the United Nations unanimously adopted the Resolution on the “Return or restitution of cultural property to the countries of origin”, introduced by Greece.
International Colloquium on Aristotle
The International Colloquium on Aristotle 2012-2013 has started on Wednesday with a lecture given by Theodosios Tassios, “An Alternative Reading of Aristotle’s Mediation”.
“In the Light of Amarna”. 100 Years of the Nefertiti Discovery
At the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the bust of Nefertiti, the Neues Museum has organized a special exhibition.
Four letters by Tsar Nicholas II sold for record price at “Hôtel des Ventes de Genève”
Souvenirs from Russia's imperial family, including four letters penned by Tsar Nicholas II, achieved a total price of 1.3 million Swiss francs on the auction block.
The dawn of the Greek 20th century
The exhibition "Balkan Wars 1912-1913: The Beginning of the Greek Twentieth Century" opened yesterday and will run until February 10, 2013.
Yannis Tsarouchis at the Benaki Museum
The exhibition opened on December 7 at the Benaki Museum’s annex at 138 Pieros St., and will run until March 31, 2013.
Athens: Heritage and Modernity
Series of lectures and visits lead by some of the top Athenian archaeologists, architects, historians, conservators and planners.
Samos in the Museums Cycle
Samos and the treasures of its two archaeological museums in Vathy and Puthagoreion are featured in this year’s Museums Cycle volume.
The long-awaited “Princesses” have arrived
Opening of the exhibition "Princesses of the Mediterranean in the Dawn of History", which will run until April 2013.
Turkey reclaims sculptures from British Museum
In order to repatriate sculptures created for the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Turkey will turn to the European court of human rights.
Studies in Hellenic Culture
The Open University of Cyprus announces that the period of applications for the academic year 2013-2014 is between November 12th 2012 and January 15th 2013.
On the traces of Nero
Part of the paved floor of the orchestra on which Nero once stood as an… actor has recently come to light by archaeologists at the Roman theatre of Nikopolis (Epirus).