antiquities
Archaeology
The Private Detective Who Devoted His Life to Saving Greece’s Heritage
George Tsoukalis, the private detective who has devoted his life to saving and protecting Ancient Greece's cultural heritage, talks exclusively about his rare profession.
Tsoukalis is the famous "hunter" of the illicit dealers of antiquities and has solved 65 of...
Archaeology
Man Finds Roman-Era Marble Heads in Apartment in Greece
A man who recently purchased an apartment in the Greek city of Thessaloniki made a shocking discovery in its attic consisting of two ancient Roman-era marble heads.
Along with the sculptures, the 35-year-old man also uncovered other items that could...
Ancient Greece
The Greek Archaeologist who Helped Expose Steinhardt’s Stolen Antiquities
Greek forensic archaeologist Christos Tsirogiannis, who played a vital role in uncovering stolen antiquities in the collection of billionaire Michael Steinhardt told Greek Reporter on Tuesday that US authorities will soon announce at least two more cases of the...
Ancient Greece
Looted Antiquities from Steinhardt Collection to be Returned to Greece
A total of 47 looted antiquities retrieved from the collection of billionaire Michael Steinhardt on Monday will be returned to Greece soon, the Greek Ministry of Culture stated on Thursday.
Steinhardt has also accepted a lifetime ban from collecting antiquities...
Crime
Michael Steinhardt Gives Up Antiquities Worth $70 Million
Hedge-fund titan and philanthropist Michael Steinhardt surrendered 180 antiquities from his collection on Monday. The objects are currently valued at $70 million. Steinhardt has also accepted a life-time ban from collecting antiquities as part of the plea agreement.
Steinhardt gave...
Ancient Greece
Turkey Accused as Bulldozers Flatten Part of Ancient Greek City
Environmentalists and nature lovers on Friday protested Turkey's flattening of an ancient Greek city as part of a "rehabilitation" initiative. Assos, in the northwestern province of Çanakkale, Turkey, has been going through "landscape works."
A massive hill at the port...
Archaeology
Looted Artifacts Returned to Iraq Could Open Path for Parthenon Marbles
Looted artifacts have been returned to Iraq. The move could impact Greece's quest for the return of the Parthenon Marbles.
Archaeology
Greek Court Greenlights Removal of Thessaloniki Metro Antiquities
The antiquities found during digs for the upcoming Thessaloniki metro system are to be removed, according to a court decision Tuesday.
Archaeology
The Greek Archaeologist Who Hunts Down Looted Antiquities
Greek forensic archaeologist Christos Tsirogiannis has become a nuisance for the wealthy auction houses of New York and London.
Archaeology
“Treasures of Akrotiri” Exhibit Travels to Russia for First Time
Artifacts from Santorini will leave Greece to be exhibited in Russia in summer 2021 as part of the Treasures of Akrotiri exhibit.