ancient art
Archaeology
The Mystery of the Sleeping Giant on Greece’s Naxos Island
An ancient giant statue has been lying on its back for centuries on a hill on the scenic Greek island of Naxos.
Ancient Greece
Massive Golden Statue of Zeus Comes Back to Life
The massive golden and ivory statue of Zeus that once stood in the temple to the god located at Ancient Olympia has come back to life after 2,500 years.
A replica of the ancient masterpiece has been on display at...
Archaeology
Ancient Greek Masterpieces Were Painted in Dazzling Colors
It is nearly impossible to imagine the sparkling white sculptures of ancient Greece painted in a variety of bright colors.
events
Exhibition 'Emotions' Opens at the Acropolis Museum on Tuesday
The unseen emotional landscape in ancient art is explored in the exhibition "Emotions" organized by the Acropolis Museum and the Onassis Foundation, which is to open in Athens on Tuesday and run until November 19.
Featuring 129 artifacts from some...