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.
Environment
Climate Change a Looming Threat to Greece’s Cultural Heritage
A landmark study by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is examining the effects of the climate crisis on Greece's historic monuments and antiquities.
Museums
Extension Plans Approved for Museum of Ancient Messene
Greece's Ministry of Culture has approved plans for a major extension of the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Messene, to house an additional 19,000 artifacts.
Parthenon Marbles
The Return of the Parthenon Marbles Seems All But Inevitable
With changing attitudes towards the restitution of cultural heritage, it is only a matter of time before the Parthenon Marbles are returned to Greece.
Research
Home of the Gods: How Tall is Mount Olympus?
A team of researchers has scaled the peaks of Mt Olympus, Greece's highest mountain, to recalculate its elevation a century after it was first measured.
Parthenon Marbles
Investigating the Mysterious “Crust” on the Parthenon Marbles
A scientific study on the mysterious “orange-brown crust” that covers sections of the Parthenon Marbles fails to provide any definitive conclusions.
Exhibitions
Always Grand: Athens’ Hotel Grande Bretagne Celebrates 150 Years
The iconic Hotel Grande Bretagne in the heart of Athens launches the official celebrations for its 150th anniversary with an immersive audiovisual experience.
Heritage
US Museum Returns Three Looted Antiquities to Greece
After 16 years of negotiations, Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum in Atlanta returns three stolen antiquities to Greece.
