The Kritios Boy, a statue displayed at the Acropolis Museum is one of the most important works of ancient Greek art and the most characteristic of the so-called "Severe Style."
The statue’s torso was found in 1865 to 1866 southeast...
A major new exhibition at the Acropolis Museum explores how Greek art was adopted, adapted, and reinvented across the Italian peninsula over nearly three millennia. Coinciding with the museum’s 17th anniversary, "Inspirations: Ancient Greek Art Living in Italy" brings...
A classical archaeologist says Greece cancelled his professional standing after he publicly opposed the return of the Parthenon Sculptures (Elgin Marbles) to Athens, drawing fresh attention to a debate that has now spilled into legal territory in Britain.
Mario Trabucco della...
Greece’s museums recorded a 0.8% year-on-year increase in visitor numbers in September 2025, with revenue trends also showing strong gains, according to figures released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (HSA – ELSTAT).
The month also saw a sharp rise in...
Fragments of the Hydraulis—the ancient Greek water organ—were unearthed at the archaeological site of Dion, at the foot of Mount Olympus in 1992, a discovery described by archaeologists as "one of the most important finds in classical music history.
The...
The General Director of the Acropolis Museum, Nikolaos Stampolidis, combined a message of solidarity with a clear call for the return of the Parthenon Marbles, following the recent heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
"I want to wish our...
The August full moon in Greece has become a cultural celebration, as the largest moon of the year casts its abundant light on the country's timeless monuments and sites.
Established by the Greek Ministry of Culture, this marks the 29th...
