Greece
Archaeology
Nike of Samothrace Replica Awaits Transfer to Greek Island Home
An exact replica of the iconic marble sculpture of the Nike of Samothrace, one of the most spectacular exhibits in the Louvre Museum, has been placed temporarily on the coastal avenue of Alexandroupolis. The exquisite, white marble sculpture will be...
Education
Nike of Samothrace Inspires Greek Students to Create Game
In the Third Secondary School of Alexandroupoli, Greece, twelve pupils from the first classes, aged 12-14, created a computer game and board game related to the statue Nike of Samothrace. This was achieved as part of the cultural program...
Archaeology
Replica of Nike Masterpiece to Grace Greece's Samothrace
An exact replica of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, also called the Nike of Samothrace is to be installed in its natural place at the archaeological site of the Greek island of Samothrace.
The original, described as "the greatest masterpiece...
Environment
Samothrace: A Little Known Island Paradise in Greece
Samothrace is a little-known Greek island which boasts many breathtaking waterfalls and is surrounded by crystal clear waters.
Archaeology
Archaeologists Return to the Ancient Sanctuary of the Great Gods in Samothrace after 22-Year Hiatus
Emory University and the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University completed a summer of excavations at the Sanctuary of Great Gods on Samothrace in northern Greece on August 8, the Greek Ministry of Culture said on Friday.
It...
Art
The Ancient Greek Art of Marble Sculpture Lives on Tinos Island
When one thinks of white, marble art and clear, cerulean waters of Tinos island, Greece comes to mind. The two are synonymous.
Culture
Greek Pastry Chef Creates Masterpieces Using Chocolate (Photos)
Have you ever thought about eating a famous piece of art? How about a delicious Picasso or a tasty sculpture from Michelangelo?
George Avgeros, an executive pastry chef, also known as the Magician of Chocolate may offer you the chance...
Culture
Acropolis Museum Organizes Tango Event Under the Full Moon
The Acropolis Museum will welcome this August’s full moon on Saturday, August 29, with the special "Tango Acropolis" event. The musical journey will last from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm and it will take place at the Acropolis Museum...
Ancient Greece
Lingering Mysteries of the Amphipolis Tomb
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By Andrew Chugg*
Intriguing enigmas continue to envelop the story of the Amphipolis tomb, Greece . What was the gender of the occupant? When was the tomb sealed? Who was the architect of the monument? This article unravels them all.
What...
Ancient Greece
Is the Mother of Alexander the Great in the Tomb at Amphipolis? Part 3
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By Andrew Chugg*
I wrote my initial article on this question on the morning of 6th September (a day before the announcement of the discovery of the caryatids) and I wrote a second part, dealing with the caryatids and a...