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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
A woman from the era of Agamemnon ‘comes to life’ 3,500 years later and looks…more modern than ever
The facial reconstruction, based on modern forensic methods and digital technology, brings to light an unexpectedly 'modern' woman from the mythical world of Helen and Clytemnestra
The story of the stolen Griffin that returned to Ancient Olympia after 110 years (photos)
It was created in the 7th century BC - It was found in the mud in 1914, then disappeared, ending up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, until it was discovered by Greek-born prosecutor Matthew Bogdanos
Underwater archaeological research in Argolida – Building structures found on the seabed
The search was carried out near Asini - See photos
Pillars of Olympian Zeus: The ancient temple that took 650 years to complete its construction
The largest temple of Ancient Greece was at the mercy of the masked men who caused riots after the peaceful gatherings for the Tempi - The history of its construction, the glory era, the destruction by the Erouloi and the coup de grace of the Turkish occupation
Archaeological discovery: The unknown “Alexandria” on an island in Kuwait
The recent discoveries on Failaka Island, at the entrance of the Persian Gulf, confirm the presence of the Macedonians there, who, recognizing its strategic importance, turned it into a Greek military outpost – The new findings and the conclusions of Greek archaeologists
Greek History & Culture Seminars: The rule of law in classical Sparta
The presentation will focus on the four major Spartan legal institutions
