Parthenon

History of the magnificent Parthenon

The magnificent temple on the Acropolis of Athens, known as the Parthenon, was built between 447 and 432 BC in…

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Classical Greece and its influence on Australian architecture and beyond

The Greek revival style in Australian architecture and the reception of classical Greek ideas in Australia, Europe and globally, particularly…

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Australian legislators call for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures

The South Australian Parliament Legislative Council has just passed a unanimous resolution addressed to the UK Government and the British…

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Greece in our Australian Heart

On 5 October 2022 Ελλάδα στην καρδιά μας (Greece in our Heart) - the Star TV program dedicated to showcasing the…

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John Malkovich in Athens: Declares support for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece

Acclaimed American actor John Malkovich visited the Acropolis Museum ahead of his performance in Athens on October 6 and declared…

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UNESCO: Reclaiming the Parthenon Sculptures as a Global Public Good

The issue of the return of the Parthenon Sculptures has again been raised by the Greek Minister of Culture and…

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Greek magnate launches Parthenon Project to wine and dine British MP's in lobbying effort

A Greek magnate has said he will use his personal fortune to establish the Parthenon Project, a scheme which aims…

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From Putin to Marlon Brando: The celebrities, royalty and politicians who've visited the Acropolis (PHOTOS)

The Acropolis of Athens, often describes as the cradle of the Western Civilization, attracts millions of visitors each year of…

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The day the Parthenon is Blown Up

The Athenian temple was partly destroyed on 26 September 1687. The 15-year ‘Great Turkish War’, an effort to oppose the expansion…

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The Parthenon that the Americans built in Nashville

With debate reignited between Greece and the United Kingdom in recent months concerning the restitution of the Parthenon Sculptures, we…

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Man climbs Parthenon and threatens to plunge to his death after hanging Greek flags

An unidentified man has reportedly climbed on top of the Parthenon temple in Athens and hung various flags on it.…

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Ancient Greeks used world's first ‘cranes’ 150 years earlier than suspected

Greece’s historical buildings including the Parthenon and the Temple of Poseidon have fascinated people worldwide, as many can not comprehend how…

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The Art of the Parthenon continues to inspire

The Parthenon and its sculptures have inspired artists over the centuries.  In a just opened exhibition at the Museum of…

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Acropolis: The rescue plan for the walls on the Sacred Rock

The new strategic plan of the Ministry of Culture and Sports constitutes a road map that must be carried out…

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Xronia Polla to John Stamos who Turns 59 Today

Xronia Pollo to Greek American actor, musician, and heartthrob John Stamos, who was born on August 19, 1963, in California.

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The Parthenon Sculptures: The Times They Are a-Changin'

The legendary American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan crafted a song in the 1960s which became etched in folklore as the essence…

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The Parthenon - 3D Reconstruction (VIDEO)

The Parthenon is an ancient Greek temple built on the Acropolis hill of Athens, Greece. It is a temple made…

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Some 16,000 people visit the Acropolis daily

At least 16,000 people visit the ancient site of the Acropolis every day, Culture & Sports Minister Lina Mendoni said…

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Has British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Lost His Marbles?

Does the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, secretly endorse the return of the Parthenon Sculptures (formerly known as the Elgin…

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ATHENS: Alice Cooper stole the show at the Return The Parthenon Marbles concert (PHOTOS)

Thousands of people filled the near 2,000 year-old Odeon of Herodes Atticus theatre in Athens last night to see Desmond…

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