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The Greek Philosophers ‘Hiding’ in Raphael’s School of Athens
Tasos Kokkinidis - June 13, 2026
Several of the most influential Greek philosophers and thinkers are portrayed in Raphael's masterpiece the School of Athens, which adorns the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. Painted between 1509 and 1511, it portrays a congregation of philosophers, mathematicians, and scientists...
1,200 Ancient Petroglyphs and Rare Turkic Inscription Found in Kazakhstan
Nisha Zahid - June 10, 2026
Archaeologists working in southern Kazakhstan have documented more than 1,200 petroglyphs and a rare Old Turkic runic inscription in Burkhansai Gorge. This discovery sheds new light on ancient pastoral life, cultural traditions, and early writing in Central Asia. The site...
X-Rays Reveal Nazi Symbols Hidden Beneath Postwar Painting
Nisha Zahid - June 9, 2026
A painting found in a German family home has revealed how Nazi-era imagery may have been hidden beneath a more acceptable postwar scene. The work is linked to Erich Mercker, a Munich painter who lived from 1891 to 1973....
England’s Cerne Abbas Giant Fades Under Changing Weather Conditions
Nisha Zahid - June 9, 2026
For more than 1,000 years, the Cerne Abbas Giant has stood on a hillside in Dorset, England, surviving wars, epidemics, and centuries of social change. Now, conservationists say increasingly unpredictable weather is threatening the famous chalk figure and forcing...
Iris, the Greek Goddess of the Rainbow
Anna Wichmann - June 6, 2026
Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow, also served as a messenger of the gods. Although now a little known member of the pantheon, Iris was a prominent figure in many ancient myths and is even a character in...
17,100-Year-Old Cave Paintings in Wales Rewrite Britain’s Ancient History
Abdul Moeed - June 4, 2026
A series of red markings inside a cave in south Wales has been confirmed as the UK oldest cave art, ending decades of debate over whether the images were created by humans or formed naturally. Researchers determined that the markings...
The Story Behind the “Greek Foot” and Its Medical Explanation
Philip Chrysopoulos - May 30, 2026
The famous Greek foot commonly found in ancient Greek statues, was initially attributed to the Golden Ratio artists were seeking for their works
Bronze Age Frescoes on Santorini Offer Rare Glimpse Into Minoan Naval Power
Nisha Zahid - May 29, 2026
The frescoes preserved at Akrotiri on the Greek island of Santorini provide some of the strongest evidence for the reach and sophistication of the Minoan navy during the Bronze Age. Buried beneath volcanic ash after the eruption of Thera...
The Boxers Fresco: The Stunning Minoan Art of Santorini
Tasos Kokkinidis - May 27, 2026
One of the most captivating remnants of the ancient world, the Boxers Fresco from the Minoan settlement of Akrotiri on Santorini stands as a testament to the artistic and cultural vitality of the Bronze Age Aegean civilization. Discovered amidst the...
Hermes of Praxiteles Statue a Timeless Symbol of Hellenism
Philip Chrysopoulos - May 26, 2026
The statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus was discovered on 1877 but its influential presence makes it a timeless piece of Hellenism.
Unveiling the Past: “Pylos of Nestor” Exhibition Opens in Athens
Tasos Kokkinidis - May 25, 2026
Remarkable antiquities from a radiant Greek civilization take center stage in the new exhibition, "Pylos of Nestor: A Mycenaean Kingdom Revealed," opening this Monday at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. Running until the end of October, the temporary exhibition...
UNESCO Calls on UK and Greece to Intensify Parthenon Marbles Talks
Tasos Kokkinidis - May 23, 2026
The Intergovernmental Committee of UNESCO has issued a formal call to intensify efforts for the reunification of the Parthenon Marbles. Concluding its session on Friday (May 22, 2026), the committee’s decision marks a highly positive development for Athens’ long-standing...
The Piercing Gaze of Ancient Greek Sculptures
Nick Kampouris - May 23, 2026
There is that image many of us have in our mind of Greek sculptures—noble looking with gleaming white marble and perhaps a bit of an emptiness about the eyes. However, that might be at least slightly inaccurate. In thinking about...
The Most Expensive 20th-Century Greek Artwork: Fetching €1.25 Million at Auction
Tasos Kokkinidis - May 21, 2026
A painting by artist Konstantinos Parthenis became the most expensive Greek artwork of the 20th century, fetching €1.25 million ($1.45 million) at an auction in Paris. Art Expertise organized the 48th Greek Sale for the renowned auction house Bonhams, presenting...
The Nine Muses of Greek Mythology and Their Powers
Luisa Rosenstiehl - May 16, 2026
According to ancient writers and Greek mythology, the muses are the sources of inspiration for the arts and knowledge. They are the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosine and the romantic companions of Apollo's entourage.