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”.
UNESCO engages in saving Timbuktu’s heritage
UNESCO will help to reconstruct the mausoleums and save the manuscripts of Timbuktu, which were destroyed by armed Islamists, and plans to send a team of experts to evaluate the situation in the city of northern Mali.
Heritage in Motion Award
Producers, directors or other representatives of multimedia productions which relate to Europe’s cultural and natural heritage are invited to apply to Heritage in Motion office for the HIM Award.
Nominations announced for the European Museum of the Year Award 2013
The European Museum Forum announced the list of museums nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award.
Indiennes sublimes
"Indiennes sublimes" presents the story of these exotic "treasures", the indiennes, which came from the East.
5,000-year old temple in Peru
Archaeologists in Peru claim they have discovered a 5,000-year old temple at the ancient site of El Paraiso, 40 km near the capital, Lima.
E. Livierátos / C. Paliadeli, European Cartography and Politics: The Case of Macedonia
A series of historical maps depicting the history of the land of Macedonia from antiquity up until the early 19th century.
Breaking the heart of Thessaloniki through time?
Online petition in order to save Thessaloniki's antiquities.
New study reveals violence among Stone Age women
A new study finds that Stone Age farmers lived through routine violence, and women weren't spared from it! Contrary to findings from mass gravesites of the period, women were equally likely to be victims of deadly blows
The Zeugma Mosaic Museum is attracting more visitors day by day
The Zeugma Mosaic Museum in Gaziantep, the world’s largest mosaic museum, has been drawing thousands of people from Turkey and the world.
Exhibition dedicated to Herod opens today
Today is the opening of Israel Museum’s first exhibition on King Herod, featuring the newly discovered tomb monumental burial chamber.
Software reconstructs long-dead languages
Scientists have created software that can reconstruct long-dead languages. The new tool can rebuild protolanguages - the ancient tongues from which our modern languages derived.
“No safe technical solution,” according to Attiko Metro S.A.
Mr. Christos Tsitouras, Chairman and Managing Director of ATTIKO METRO S.A., said there is no safe technical solution for the maintenance of the archaeological finds at the Venizelos metro station in Thessaloniki.
NSRF funds earmarked to cover Delphi’s facelift
600,000€ of the NSRF funds have been earmarked to enhance the archaeological site of Delphi.
The world’s longest Viking ship wreck
The wreck of the longest Viking longship in the world is the main attraction at the major international special exhibition, VIKING, which will be on show at the National Museum of Denmark.