History
Italian Researcher May Have Found Plato’s Grave in Athens
By analyzing ancient papyri, Graziano Ranocchia claims to have pinpointed the site of the long-lost grave of the renowned Greek philosopher, Plato.
Environment
Preserving Paradise: Greece’s Untouched Beaches
Greece’s Finance Ministry has drafted a list of the country’s most environmentally friendly beaches, with the majority in Mani and the island of Karpathos.
Events
Olympic Flame Lit for the Paris Games 2024
The Olympic Flame begins its journey from Ancient Olympia, after the Lighting Ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games 2024, to be hosted in Paris this summer.
Heritage
The Fourni Archipelago Yields More Underwater Secrets
Underwater archaeologists working in the remote Fourni Archipelago of the northeast Aegean investigate the scattered cargo of a Byzantine-era shipwreck.
News
Which Athenian Street Ranks Among the World’s Coolest?
Eccentric and eclectic, Troon Street in the heart of Athens ranks among the 30 coolest streets in the world, according to Time Out.
Festivals
Highlights of the 26th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival
Several insightful documentaries at the 26th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival sharpen our appreciation of Greece’s nature, history, and culture from a variety of perspectives.
Parthenon Marbles
Fashion Show an Insult to the Parthenon Sculptures
A fashion show inspired by legendary Greek soprano Maria Callas, held in the Parthenon Sculptures gallery at the British Museum, fuels further controversy.
Film & TV
New Netflix Series on Alexander the Great Causes a Stir
A new docudrama series by Netflix, exploring the life and exploits of Alexander the Great, stirs up controversy over the ancient Macedonian king's sexuality.
