> Tina Mandilara
> Tina Mandilara
Sophie de Marbois: The true story of the Duchess of Plakentia
The life of the French revolutionary in Athens, as revealed through the book by Giorgos Giannikopoulos, presenting details about this remarkable figure, uncovered for the first time through thorough research across various contemporary sources
The Queen’s wardrobe
The collection of garments and accessories of Greece’s former royal family, part of the Tatoi Collections, has recently been digitized, revealing fascinating details about the members’ style and the fashion of their era
Onassis’s Cadillac and Rolls-Royce restored and tell stories of glory
wo iconic limousines, symbols of the Greek shipping magnate’s dominance, which hosted Maria Callas and Jackie Kennedy in their salons, were rescued from abandonment by Antonis Papadimitriou and Peter Livanos. They were restored in every detail and, 60 years later, are presented to the public
The 29 wonders of the Greek “Indiana Jones” – Antiquities returning to Greece
Stolen treasures are being repatriated thanks to the successful collaboration between the Greek Ministry of Culture, Assistant District Attorney Matthew Bogdanos of the Manhattan DA’s Office, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York—highlighting that treasures must return to their place of origin
Why Alexander the Great won every battle: New theories on his death and the location of his tomb
Columbia Professor Richard A. Billows, in his book Before and After Alexander, sheds light on unseen aspects of the legendary conqueror’s life, revealing fresh insights into his romances and the theft of his treasure
Tatoi: Uniforms, dishes & personal items that tell the Royal story, come to light (photos)
The digitization of the Tatoi collections reveals unknown, valuable objects that narrate stories spanning two centuries — 100,000 items and documents are now accessible to the public. The most significant pieces are already featured in the “Stories” section of the website Tatoicollections.culture.gov.gr
The Asclepieion of Kos: The Garden of Hippocrates blooms 2,500 years later (photos)
A living monument has been created, reviving all the herbs and their uses discovered by the Father of Western Medicine. Biologists and archaeologists, in collaboration with “Ikos Aria,” are connecting the healing wisdom of the ancient world with today’s experiential reality, aspiring to place Kos firmly on the global map
Cafes, churches, festivals through the eyes of a Swiss…ophthalmologist – He “fell in love” with Karpathos & recommends the Greek village to the whole world
Bernauer travels across Greece to capture the traditional moments of its villages - Through his book My Greek Village, he has made these small cradles of culture famous worldwide
What the Herodion will look like after the “facelift”: The architectural masterpiece that has seen everything – From bullfights & Delphic Festivals to Maria Callas & Rudolf Nureyev
The incredible stories of the Herodion – Closing for three years to restore damage to the floor, arches & seating, as well as to correct mistakes made during previous restoration interventions
The alchemists of Mycenae and their secrets – 3,500 years of history (photos)
The civilization of the Mycenaeans was very advanced, as from the Bronze Age they constructed impressive 'Cyclopean' monuments, vessels, and golden offerings. In the exhibits of the Archaeological Museum, unknown customs are revealed that make the creators 'alchemists,' as explained by the curator of antiquities, Kostas Paschalidis
