Bronze Age Greece
Symposium to showcase finds from 1600 BC tomb found in Marathon
The tomb of a warrior, and its contents, discovered in 2016 in the area of Plasi on the plain of Marathon in eastern Attica, will be presented at a symposium organized by the University of Athens which starts on Thursday.
Homer's epic inspires anniversary show at National Archaeological Museum
Sound is an intrinsic part of a brand-new exhibition at the National Archaeological Museum in downtown Athens, with the creaking of a wooden ship signaling the start of "Odysseys," which marks the 150th anniversary of the country's first museum.
Amazing 3,500 y.o ancient Greek warrior found! (photos)
Archeologists say they have discovered the ‘real’ ‘Lord of the Rings’, after a 3,500 old ancient warrior’s skeleton was unearthed amid a treasure trove of ancient artifacts in Greece. The grave was discovered in the spring of 2015 by Jack L. Davis and Sharon R. Stocker, a husband-and-wife team at the University of Cincinnatiwho have been excavating at Pylos for 25 years. What he and Dr.
Mary Kantrantzou's ancient Greece hits London Fashion Week catwalk
Ancient Greek themes, including elements from the Minoan civilization, served as inspiration for Mary Katrantzou's spring-summer 2017 collection, shown during London Fashion Week on Sunday. The Greek-born, London-based designer is known for her signature digital prints.
Is the throne of Agamemnon actually a basin?
The announcement that Greek and American archaeologists had found the ancient Mycenaean Kingdom’s throne was discussed intensely.
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Move over Amphipolis! Pylos tomb reveals rare rich grave of a warrior… Could it be a Homeric hero?
Archeologists at Pylos, on the southwest coast of Greece, uncovered a rich grave of a warrior buried there at the dawn of Europen civilization at around 1,500 BC. The warrior lies in the grave with a yardlong bronze sword and a collection of precious jewels, such as gold rings, as well as carved seals.
The National Archaeological Museum presents the Ring of Theseus
As part of an initiative titled "The Unseen Museum," which casts the spotlight on items owned by Greek museums but hidden from public sight due to a lack of space, the National Archaeological Museum hosts a series of events focusing on an amazing artefact, the Ring of Theseus.
Theseus Ring goes on display for the first time
The ?Theseus Ring,? a gold signet ring unearthed in the Plaka district of Athens in the 1950s and dating back to the Mycenaean period, went on display on Monday for the first time at the Greek capital?s National Archaeological Museum.
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