Parthenon
Ancient Greece
Why Many Churches were Built on Top of Ancient Greek Temples
Surprisingly, many Christian churches were built on sites where ancient Greek temples once stood, and many temples were once used as churches at some point in history.
In fact, the Parthenon, which is likely the most famous ancient Greek temple...
Archaeology
Fagan Fragment Permanently Restored On Parthenon’s Frieze
The Fagan fragment became the first repatriated fragment of the Parthenon sculptures to be restored on the Parthenon frieze.
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 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
Ancient Greek Masterpieces Were Painted in Dazzling Colors
It is nearly impossible to imagine the sparkling white sculptures of ancient Greece painted in a variety of bright colors.
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...
Greece
Parthenon Covered in Snow as Rare Cold Front Hits Greece
The heavy snow which has been falling throughout Greece has now blanketed the Parthenon, the very symbol of Greece, in white.
The stunning ancient temple was even more striking than usual on Monday, after heavy snowfall added its magic to...
Archaeology
Sex Scenes Shot at the Acropolis Cause Stir in Greece
A video of lurid sex scenes shot at the Acropolis in the midst of visitors has caused furore in Greece with authorities investigating the incident
Ancient Greece
Former UK Culture Minister Says Parthenon Marbles Should be Returned
Greece's iconic Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece, a former UK culture minister told the press in a podcast on Wednesday.
During the interview, with hosts Charlotte Burns and Allan Schwartzman, Ed Vaizey gave his support to restoring the Marbles...
Greece
Greek Artist Performs Under the Acropolis for Grammy Series
Greek singer George Perris performed his song "No Armor" under the beauty of the Acropolis as part of the Grammys' new "Global Spin" series.
The video of the performance, which was released on Tuesday, highlights not only the beauty of...