Ancient Athens, located in the region of Attica, emerged as a powerful city-state in Greece…
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The Plague of Athens (430-426 BC) was a catastrophic event during the second year of…
During the trial of Socrates in ancient Athens, the renowned philosopher faced charges of impiety…
Aspasia of Miletus (c. 470–400 B.C.) was an influential Greek woman in ancient Athens, known…
The Acropolis Museum’s new “Excavation Museum,” celebrating its 15th anniversary, showcases 1,150 artifacts spanning over 4,500 years of Athens’ history. The exhibit offers a unique look at daily life in ancient neighborhoods, highlighting household organization, trade, and culture. Open during regular hours, with guided tours available on Saturdays.
In ancient Greece, women were forbidden to study medicine for several years until someone broke…
Today’s Greek one Euro coin is adorned with the same motif as the silver tetradrachm…
The inauguration of the “Museum of the Excavation” at the Acropolis Museum by the President of the Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, took place on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
Archaic Greece was the period in Greek history lasting from circa 800 BC to the…
Get ready for an exciting event that blends ancient Greek tradition with modern Australian creativity! The eighth Lysicrates Play Competition is back, and you’re invited to be part of the action. With three exceptional finalists vying for the top prize, it’s an afternoon of entertainment, culture, and community you won’t want to miss.
Journey through Ancient Athens at the Acropolis Museum. Explore timeless artifacts, marvel at the Parthenon sculptures, and experience Greek history firsthand. Plan your visit, explore online collections, or take a virtual tour.
Analysing one of the greatest speeches in history: Pericles’ funeral oration in 430 BC. The…
The annual Lysicrates Prize competition – where the audience votes for the winning playwright who receives a $15,000 commission to complete the full play – takes place tomorrow and you could be part of it and witness the birth of a new Australian classic!
The Lysicrates Prize is an annual competition that showcases some of Australia’s most exciting playwriting talent and awards the commission of that play. The 7th Lysicrates Prize will be held on Saturday 29th April 2023 at the Conservatorium of Music and tickets are now available.
The chief adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan claimed on television that today’s Greeks…
Analysing one of the greatest speeches in history: Pericles’ funeral oration in 430 BC. The…
Walking through the streets of Athens, you come across buildings from bygone eras, great monuments and attractions that take you back in time and invite you to get to know their history, such as the Church of the Holy Apostles.
The Parthenon is an ancient Greek temple built on the Acropolis hill of Athens, Greece.…
A video on YouTube shows the faces of Ancient Greeks in a realistic way like…
The Parthenon frieze which captured the passion and glory of the Panathenaic procession in Ancient Athens is now divided essentially between Athens and London courtesy of the notorious exploits of Lord Elgin. There are, however, several fragments in other museums and one of those pieces, from the East Frieze, is finally coming home.