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  1. Will It Work? Greece Is Willing to Loan Archaeological Treasures in Exchange for the Parthenon Marbles

    ... though the battle for the marbles was lost, but now Greece is using another approach – they are offering ... though the battle for the marbles was lost, but now Greece is using another approach – they are offering ... “jewels” in exchange for the Parthenon Marbles. Greece Proposes a Generous Offer to the UK In another attempt ...

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 16/03/2017 - 00:53

  2. European Monarchies Pay Their Respects at the Funeral of Greece's Last King

    The last man to serve as King of Greece, Constantine II, passed away on January 10, 2023 in an ... related to a stroke. The last man to serve as King of Greece, Constantine II, passed away on January 10, 2023 in an ... showing that among his peers (and cousins in many cases) Greece’s final king was still recognized as a figure worthy ...

    Nathan Falde - 17/01/2023 - 21:59

  3. Are the Controversial Elgin Marbles Finally Destined for Athens?

    ... returning the controversially procured Elgin Marbles to Greece. Now, they’re sitting around a table with Greek ... returning the controversially procured Elgin Marbles to Greece. Now, they’re sitting around a table with Greek ... century BC Parthenon temple on the Athenian Acropolis in Greece. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, this legendary ...

    ashley cowie - 09/01/2023 - 18:00

  4. Homosexuality in Ancient Greece - One Big Lie?

    ... have heard that homosexuality was celebrated in ancient Greece more than any other place and time. Some scholars have ... have heard that homosexuality was celebrated in ancient Greece more than any other place and time. Some scholars have ... However, sexuality was framed very differently in ancient Greece than it is in the modern Western World. A Closer Look ...

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 28/12/2018 - 13:59

  5. Meteora: Majestic Greek Monasteries Suspended in the Air

    ... the north-western edge of the Plain of Thessaly in central Greece. The size and importance of Meteora within Greece is second only to the famed Mount Athos . Nature and ... Guardian of the Lance that Stabbed Jesus? Landmarks of Greece - unique Meteora with hanging monasteries over rocks. ...

    dhwty - 22/09/2020 - 23:55

  6. Brexit Reignites Greece’s Appeal to Return Stolen Parthenon Marbles

    Greece’s continuing demands for the UK to return its famous ... been ignored by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, again. Greece’s continuing demands for the UK to return its famous ... significant archaeological dispute between Britain and Greece over a collection of ancient treasures is being ...

    ashley cowie - 20/02/2020 - 18:31

  7. Dreams and Prophecy in Ancient Greece

    Dreams were very important within the culture of ancient Greece and their connection to concepts of prophecy were ... Dreams were very important within the culture of ancient Greece and their connection to concepts of prophecy were ... to distinguish between two categories of dreams in ancient Greece; those they deemed insignificant, caused by hopes, ...

    Miriam Kamil - 01/07/2022 - 01:52

  8. 700,000-Year-Old Tools Found in Greece Rewrite History

    The rich historical tapestry of Greece has been dramatically expanded with the recent ... astonishing 700,000 years. The rich historical tapestry of Greece has been dramatically expanded with the recent ... these ancient stone tools have not only pushed back Greece's historical timeline by a staggering quarter of a ...

    ashley cowie - 05/06/2023 - 14:54

  9. The Peloponnesian War: Intrigues and Conquests in Ancient Greece

    When speaking of ancient Greece, most of us tend to think of their sprawling city ... and myths – and rightly so. When speaking of ancient Greece, most of us tend to think of their sprawling city ... philosophers, and myths – and rightly so. Classical Greece was certainly a civilization like no other – well ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 04/08/2019 - 14:01

  10. Two Intact Chamber Tombs Dating Back 3,300 Years Unearthed in Greece

    ... been found in an important Mycenaean-era burial ground in Greece. Previously discovered tombs in the area were ... been found in an important Mycenaean-era burial ground in Greece. Previously discovered tombs in the area were ... into the culture and period. The Ministry of Culture in Greece announced that the find was made during a dig that was ...

    Ed Whelan - 12/08/2019 - 16:55

  11. Controversy Reignites as British MPs Propose Finally Returning Ancient Parthenon Marbles to Greece

    ... as the Elgin Marbles, were taken to Britain. For years Greece has been trying to get those sculptures back, saying ... political parties has proposed returning the statues to Greece. The move came on July 11, the 200 th anniversary of ... with some arguing for the repatriation of the artifacts to Greece, and others arguing that the sculptures ought to ...

    Mark Miller - 15/07/2016 - 21:41

  12. The Story of Kyniska: The Spartan Princess Who Became An Olympic Hero

    The Olympic Games in ancient Greece were a true celebration of a healthy spirit. ... prowess, and athleticism.  The Olympic Games in ancient Greece were a true celebration of a healthy spirit. ... (also written Cynisca) and she is a heroine of ancient Greece, the first woman in history to reach victory at the ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 15/11/2020 - 17:48

  13. What Did Ancient Greece Really Look Like? A Visual Tour (Video)

    The ancient civilization of Greece is a historical period that has long been a subject of fascination and intrigue. The ancient civilization of Greece is a historical period that has long been a subject of ... influential contributions to philosophy and art, ancient Greece has left an indelible mark on Western culture. Despite ...

    Robbie Mitchell - 27/04/2023 - 01:55

  14. 3,300-year-old Mycenaean tomb and precious artifacts found in Central Greece

    ... of a vaulted Mycenaean tomb near Amfissa, central Greece, containing human remains and a hoard of treasures. ... smaller rings of mudbricks or, more often, stones. In Greece, the vaulted tholoi are a monumental Late Bronze Age ... of Atreus in Mycenae. The Treasury of Atreus in Mycenae, Greece ( public domain ) Lamiastar.gr reports that the ...

    aprilholloway - 08/02/2015 - 00:41

  15. The Tragic History of Saint Ephraim Monastery in Greece

    ... Monastery stands as a significant landmark showcasing Greece’s historical and spiritual lineage. While originally ... theological studies. Saint Ephraim Monastery, Nea Makri, Greece. Photo: Joanna Gillan Who Was Saint Ephraim? Saint ... The shadow of the Ottoman Empire loomed large over Greece, and at the tender age of 14, Ephraim, to escape the ...

    Joanna Gillan - 17/09/2023 - 14:59

  16. Concrete Acropolis Paths Pave the Way for Wheelchairs and Criticism

    ... has become a priority at the Athenian Acropolis in Greece and it will be made completely accessible for disabled ... saying that the concrete pathways are an “abuse” of Greece's valued archaeological site. Architect Tasos ... to safeguard a monument that is for many emblematic of Greece.” Critics have called the concrete pathways an ...

    ashley cowie - 11/06/2021 - 01:52

  17. Fire Fighters Battle With Wildfire At Ancient Mycenae In Greece

    ... at Mycenae has caused a major archaeological panic in Greece. Greek fire fighters equipped with nine fire engines, ... at Mycenae has caused a major archaeological panic in Greece . Greek fire fighters equipped with nine fire engines, ... wildfire. The Bronze Age stronghold of Mycenae in ancient Greece was the center of the Mycenaean civilization from ...

    ashley cowie - 31/08/2020 - 22:59

  18. Famous Dogs in History, from Ancient Greece until Today

    ... most famous dogs in history and their stories.  Soter, Greece In 456 BC, the city of Corinth was guarded by 50 dogs ... famous dogs. Dog statue in Keramikos cemetery in Athens, Greece. ( Konstantinos / Adobe Stock) Robert the Bruce ... during military expeditions. ( Public domain ) Peritas, Greece  Alexander the Great (356 BC – 323 BC) is known to ...

    Mike Powell - 24/12/2020 - 21:46

  19. Weapons Control in Ancient Greece: When an Accident was Deadly

    ... interest is whether the idealized culture of ancient Greece met with this same debate. In ancient Greece, (and of course its close Egyptian, Hittite, and later ... from the tomb of Agios Athanasios, Thessaloniki in Greece, 4th century BC. ( Public Domain ) Weapons Weren’t ...

    Riley Winters - 12/03/2018 - 18:00

  20. Mothers’ Lives in Ancient Greece Were Not Easy – But Celebrations of Their Love Have Survived Across the Centuries

    ... to their connection to the life cycle, women in ancient Greece were both symbols of mortality and a force to ... ( Public domain ) Historical Lives of Mothers in Ancient Greece What we know of women’s lives in ancient Greece is generally not good. According to the poet Hesiod, ...

    ancient origins - 13/05/2023 - 15:00

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