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Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Treasures Housed in Paris Museums
Numerous artistic treasures from or inspired by Greece are housed in Paris museums. Undoubtedly, the foundation of Western civilization is rooted in ancient Greece, and, whether architecture, philosophy, or other facets of human existence, the Hellenes (Greeks) were pioneers...
Culture
How the Winged Victory of Samothrace was Saved From the Nazis
Countless masterpieces in the Louvre, such as the Nike, or Winged Victory of Samothrace, were saved from the Nazis in World War II.
The Winged Victory of Samothrace is widely considered to be one of the most exquisite sculptures in the...
Ancient Greece
Ten Stunning Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Art
There are countless masterpieces of Ancient Greek art scattered in museums around the world.
Ancient Greece
Entirety of Parthenon Frieze Featured on New Website
The entire Parthenon Frieze is now completely accessible thanks to a new website from the Acropolis Museum that shows the entire frieze, which ran along the outside of the Parthenon.
The frieze was likely created by the great ancient Greek...
Culture
Macron, Mitsotakis Open Louvre’s Stunning Exhibition on Greek Independence
French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis opened an exhibition marking 200 years of Greece's independence at the Louvre, Paris on Monday.
Mitsotakis, who is visiting France to announce a major, multibillion-euro military deal in Paris on Tuesday...
Archaeology
Nike of Samothrace Replica Awaits Transfer to Greek Island Home
An exact replica of the iconic marble sculpture of the Nike of Samothrace, one of the most spectacular exhibits in the Louvre Museum, has been placed temporarily on the coastal avenue of Alexandroupolis. The exquisite, white marble sculpture will be...
Archaeology
Symbolism of Greek Statues in Beyoncé and Jay-Z Apesh*t Video (Video)
Over the weekend Beyoncé and Jay-Z, the world's hottest hip-hop couple, dropped their first joint album on Tidal called "Everything Is Love".
The only video to be released thus far for the nine new tracks is for the song "Apesh*t",...
Archaeology
Amphipolis Majesty Continues to Surprise as More Secrets Unfold
The mystery occupant of the Amphipolis tomb at Casta Hill that dominated the international media two years ago continues to reveal secrets. New data has revealed that it was not just the famous Lion of Amphipolis that lay on...
Culture
Students at Louvre and British Museum Urging for Return of Greek Antiquities [photos]
Two Greek students decided to show their Greek heritage by photographing themselves with Greek flags in front of artifacts from Greek antiquity at the British Museum in London and the Louvre Museum in Paris. The students, Alexandros Kazakos and...
Archaeology
Louvre Museum Exhibition on Ancient Thracian Culture
The Louvre Museum in Paris, France, is presenting a new exhibition featuring ancient Thracian artifacts, giving visitors a rare glimpse in the way of life and culture of the ancient civilization. The Thracians were a group of Indo-European tribes inhabiting...