Hermes
Ancient Greece
Greek Goddesses Appear as Black Women on Ancient Ceramic Cup
The image of black people plays a key role in the reconciliation between the everyday world of ancient Greeks and spiritual revelation, says an analysis on The Root.
The analysis is based on a scene on a skyphos -- a...
Archaeology
Bonhams Returns Ancient Hermes Head Illegally Smuggled Out of Greece
At the presentation of an ancient marble head depicting the god Hermes, returned to Greece on Monday from Bonhams auction house as the product of illegal antiquities smuggling, Greek Alternate Culture Minister Nikos Xydakis said it is proof of what...
Culture
Greece Wins Three Cultural Heritage Awards
The European Commission and Europa Nostra announced the winners of the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards for 2015. Three of which were awarded to Greece.
The awards were given to Antouaniko Mansion in Chios, the restoration of...
Archaeology
Stunning Mosaic Floor Revealed in Amphipolis Tomb
Archaeologists have publicized photos of a stunning mosaic floor recently excavated within the ancient tomb of Amphipolis in northern Greece.
According to the Greek Ministry of Culture, the beautiful mosaic was discovered in the second chamber of the tomb, the...
Australia
Hermes Puts Stamp On Penthouse
The first Greek stamp which was issued in 1861 by the Greek Post and depicted the head of Greek God Hermes, now adorns the Hermes Penthouse apartment, created from an old post office on Dundas Place, the mains trip...