A major collection of early Greek figures and vessels takes up long-term residence in New York — a transformative event.
Tag: Greek Civilization
Ukrainian ‘Artifacts’ Seized in Spain May Not Be Treasures, Experts Say
The Spanish police seized gold pieces believed to be Greco-Scythian artifacts, dating back centuries, and arrested the people selling them. But archaeologists are not so sure of their value.
Only Early Birds Will See Acropolis as Workers Strike Over Heat
Security guards and others say the extreme temperatures in Athens and at other historical sites are dangerous for them and for tourists. The employees are stopping work at noon at least for now.
When a Visit to the Museum Becomes an Ethical Dilemma
Western museums are major tourist attractions, drawing travelers from around the world. But what responsibility do we bear as spectators for patronizing institutions that display what critics say are stolen works?
In Greece, Democracy and Theater Were Closely Intertwined
In ancient Greece the great playwrights helped to plant and nurture the seeds of representative government through their characters and plots.
Paid to Fight, Even in Ancient Greece
DNA from a 2,500-year-old battlefield in Sicily reveals that mercenary soldiers were common, if not the Homeric ideal.
Unearthing Everyday Life at an Ancient Site in Greece
Excavations in the Peloponnesian village of Iklaina are yielding rich insights into the lives of the Mycenaean civilization’s general population.
Inside ‘The Burnt City,’ Punchdrunk’s Take on the Fall of Troy
Punchdrunk’s “The Burnt City” adds techno and sake to the story of the fall of Troy, but it brought in a scholar of classical theater to get the details right.
Building a Hub for New Art in Athens ‘Under the Shadow of the Acropolis’
Many associate culture in Athens with ruins and ancient artifacts. But the Greek government and several big philanthropic foundations want to put the city on the international contemporary art map.
Voyage to the Center of the World
Visiting the Oracle at Delphi is nothing short of soul-stirring. So is retracing the path that ancient visitors took to get there.