Acropolis
Archaeology
William St Clair: The Tireless Campaigner for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles
When William St. Clair passed away on June 30, 2021, Greece lost one of the most ardent campaigners for the return of the Parthenon Marbles.
The Parthenon Marbles are a collection of sculptures taken from the Parthenon frieze by Lord...
Archaeology
Athens Acropolis Walls To Undergo Long Overdue Strategic Preservation
The Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports is putting forward a strategic plan for the restoration of the walls of the Acropolis of Athens.
Greek News
Acropolis Receives Record 16,000 Visitors Daily
More than sixteen thousand visitors enter the gates of the Acropolis of Athens each day this year, according to a recent announcement from the Greek Ministry of Tourism.
Τhe Ministry of Tourism revealed foreign tourist arrivals, comprised predominately of Americans,...
Ancient Greece
Metropolis Dig Unveils Ancient Greek Acropolis in Turkey
Excavation work at the ancient Greek city of Metropolis will focus on preparing the site's acropolis, agora, Araplitepe Church, and water wells for visitors this season.
The aim is to restore the eastern gate of the Hellenistic acropolis and to...
Basketball
Magic Johnson Has “Life Changing Experience” at Acropolis in Athens
Magic Johnson, one of the world's most famous basketball stars, has had what he calls a "life changing experience" in visiting the Acropolis in Athens during his time in Greece.
The NBA legend, who is regarded as the best point...
Culture
Greek Cultural Monuments Threatened by Climate Change
Climate change is the fastest growing threat to ancient Greek cultural monuments and heritage sites all across the world.
Whether the threat is from more frequent wildfires, coastal erosion, flooding, changed rainfall patterns, or impacts of changes in heat and...
Celebrities
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Family Chill Out on Mykonos
Giannis Antetokounmpo was spotted with his family over the weekend relaxing at a beach club in cosmopolitan Mykonos, one of his favorite Greek islands.
He was seen enjoying the sun and Greek food at Psarou beach, known to attract local...
Celebrities
Giannis Antetokounmpo Takes Sons To The Acropolis
Nigerian-Greek NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo posed for a photograph holding his two sons during their visit to the Acropolis of Athens.
Greek News
Acropolis on a Wheelchair: “Never Been So Happy to See Concrete!”
The decision by Greek authorities to place concrete in some pathways of the Acropolis in 2020 is still causing controversy among archaeologists and the general public.
According to the Ministry of Culture, the cementing of certain areas was part of...
Archaeology
The Best Kept Acropolis Secret is Inside the Sacred Rock
Best Kept Acropolis Secret is Below the Sacred Rock The Acropolis best kept secret is a chamber below the sacred rock in Athens