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.
Archaeology
Archaeology: How to Dig Up Ancient History During a Pandemic
One of the more surprising impacts of Covid-19 is how it is affecting archaeologists, who are having to adapt to not miss this year's digging season.
Museums
Greece Will Never Drop Fight for Return of Parthenon Marbles, says Culture Minister
The culture minister slammed the British Museum's stance regarding the marbles as "outdated and colonialist".
Archaeology
Greece to Reclaim Ancient Horse from US After Court Ruling
Despite the ruling, the auction house Sotheby's continues to argue that there is no evidence to support Greece's ownership of the antiquity.
Archaeology
Restrictions on Diving Tourism Lifted
Parliament has passed legislation loosening the strict rules that prevented divers from visiting sites such as shipwrecks older than 50 years old.
Archaeology
Making Use of the Lockdown to Improve the Acropolis
The absence of tourists has allowed authorities to accelerate interventions on the Acropolis Hill aimed at improving disabled access, safety and lighting.
Archaeology
Compromise Reached to Protect Ancient Mass Grave in Southern Athens
The necropolis, which was discovered in 2016, will be removed from the Faliro site temporarily, as exposure to the elements is causing damage, experts say.
