Ancient Greece
New Book Unravels Mystery of Antikythera Mechanism
Oct. 17, 2021
A new book titled “Antikythera Mechanism: The Story Behind the Genius of the Greek Computer and Its Demise” by Greek historian and...
The Palestinian flag at Acropolis
Palestinian flag unfurles at the historical Acropolis Temple and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Athens
Feb 5, 2024
In the capital Athens, a group...
Post-Imperial rigor mortis and cultural hooliganism: The British Connexion
By Dr. William Mallinson
In the darkest and dustiest corners of the human mind lurk such unfortunate traits as greed, active racism, cowardice, and even...
Parthenon Marbles: UK’s PM Sunak cancels meeting with Greek counterpart Mitsotakis
Nov 27, 2023
In a surprised and totally undiplomatic move, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis scheduled...
OPEN LETTER: Concerning the dire situation at the Acropolis, Athens World...
Berlin, 12 May 2023
Honourable Director-General of UNESCO
Your Highness President of the World Heritage Committee
Honourable Members of the World Heritage Committee
Dear Director of the World...
The Promethean Antikythera Computer of Greek Civilization
by Evaggelos Vallianatos
Apr. 25, 2023
Overview
Suppose you could travel back in time to the third century BCE, and visit Alexandria, the capital city of the...
British cultural piracy
UK PM Sunak rules out law change for return of Parthenon marbles
March 13, 2023
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ruled out changing a law which...
Archaeologists shut down 5 biggest museums in Greece protesting the status...
Feb 13, 2023
Five of largest public museums in Greece are closed on Monday, February 13, due to the 24-hour strike by the Association of...
Modern Totalitarianism attacks Greek Classical Civilization
UK Universities Place “Trigger Warnings” on Greek Tragedies and Literature
By Alexander Gale
January 27, 2023
Universities in the United Kingdom have reportedly placed “trigger warnings” on...
Stephen Fry calls for return of Parthenon marbles to Athens
By Nadia Khomami
Thu 5 Jan 2023
The removal of the Parthenon sculptures from Athens was akin to removing the Eiffel Tower from Paris or Stonehenge...