Archaeology
Archaeologists Strike Gold in Crete
The excavations of the Archaeological Society at Zominthos in Crete continue to bring to light important findings about the descendants of the Knossos dynasty.
Heritage
Ancient Silver Coins Returned to Greece from Munich, Zurich
The coins, which were to be auctioned off, are now in the care of the Numismatics Museum of Athens.
Museums
US Congress Members Call on UK to Return Parthenon Sculptures to Greece
18 US Congress members sent a letter urging British PM “to negotiate with the Greek government in earnest on the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.”
Archaeology
Night Shift: Acropolis to Be Illuminated by Brand New Lighting System
In the first major overhaul since the current system was installed in 2004, the Acropolis is about to be seen in a whole new light.
Archaeology
Wildfire at Ancient Mycenae did not Damage Antiquities, Says Ministry
Despite blackening the famed Lion Gate, antiquities of the 3,600-year-old citadel were spared significant damages from the fire.
History
An Ancient Temple at a Five-Star Location
The Temple of Apollo Zoster in Vouliagmeni, built in the 6th century BC, was once the most important temple in the Archaic deme of Aixonides Halai.
Archaeology
An Ancient Shipwreck in Greece Is Now Open for Visitors
As of August 3, recreational diving is allowed at the shipwreck of Peristera, named "the Acropolis of sea wrecks," off the Aegean island of Alonnisos.
Archaeology
Mapping the Ruins of Rineia, Delos’ Little-Known Sister Isle
Inside the latest effort to probe the mysterious island of Rineia, which, while a part of Delos in antiquity, has been far less studied.
