Artemis
Ancient Greece
10 Things Most People Get Wrong About Greek Mythology
Ironically, Greek Mythology is itself the subject of many myths that are widely believed by many people around the world.
Archaeology
Archaeologists Find New Treasures at the Temple of Artemis in Evia
Archaeologists have discovered new findings in the Temple of Artemis, which is located east of Amarynthos in Evia, central Greece.
Archaeology
Greek Goddess Artemis Statue Found in Egypt
The Egyptian-Swiss mission working in the old town of Aswan, Egypt, has unearthed a small incomplete statue that is likely to depict the Greek goddess Artemis, according to the Ahram website.
The archaeologists team led by Egyptologist Wolfgang Muller, uncovered...
Archaeology
Swiss Archaelogists Discover Ancient Temple of Artemis on Euboea
Swiss archaeologists have discovered an ancient temple of Artemis at the foot of Paleoekklisies hill, near the fishing town of Amarynthos, on the Greek island of Euboea.
According to Swissinfo.ch website, researchers have been looking for the sanctuary for more than a...
Archaeology
Excavation Reveals Significant Statuettes at Archaeological Site of Aptera
A very important find was unearthed at the archaeological site of Aptera, Chania on Crete, Greece.
Two small sized sculptures (approx 0.54cm height), one of Artemis made of copper and a second of her brother Apollo made of marble. The...
Archaeology
Ancient Greek Well Used For Hydromancy Discovered in Athens
The ancient Greek phrase "ΕΛΘΕ ΜΟΙ Ω ΠΑΙΑΝ ΦΕΡΩΝ ΤΟ ΜΑΝΤΕΙΟΝ ΑΛΗΘΕC" is written on the mouth of a well that came to light during the latest excavations of the German Archaeological Institute at the archaeological site of Kerameikos in Athens.
The...
Archaeology
Acropolis Museum's 4th Anniversary
The Acropolis Museum opened its gates when the great economic crisis started affecting Greece. But it had the luck to be embraced by the Greek and international public, giving it the chance to operate for four years without public...
Culture
Acropolis Museum Celebrates 4th Birthday
On June 20, the Acropolis Museum is celebrating its fourth birthday. The exhibition areas and the restaurant will remain open from 8 a.m. until 12 midnight. For the occasion, admission will be reduced to three euros for all visitors.
Visitors...
Cyprus
Bank of Cyprus CEO Gets The Axe
Cyprus' bank and economic crisis has led to the firing of Bank of Cyprus chief Yiannis Kypri who is being replaced by a special administrator to run the bank during its restructuring as part of a deal with international...
Business
Cyprus' New Reality, Cash Society Without Cash
Cyprus’ sudden acquiescence to demands by international lenders to confiscate 40 percent or more of bank deposits over 100,000 euros ($130,000) and limit withdrawals, while keeping the banks shut, has turned much of the country overnight into a fright-filled...