National Archaeological Museum, Athens
Antikythera mechanism tracked Greek lunar year, study finds
The Antikythera mechanism, an ancient Greek hand-powered orrery, which is the oldest known analog computer, followed the Greek lunar calendar, not the solar one used by the Egyptians as previously believed, according to new research by a team from the University of Glasgow.
Sculptures of the Parthenon: Stephen Frye compares Elgin’s act to the removal of the Arc de Triomphe by the Nazis
For the last decade, the actor has been campaigning for the return of the sculptures to Greece
Archaeological museum unveils twin babies stele for first time
As part of its "Unseen Museum" program for showcasing some of the wonderful pieces kept in its massive storage spaces, the National Archaeological Museum of Athens is presenting the "stele of the twin babies" for the first time.
“It’s time for the return of the Sculptors” says Boris Johnson’s father – He spoke in Greek
“You have an excellent Museum in Athens, the time is right for the Sculptures to return”
Roman wreck off Antikythera keeps giving
Archaeologists investigating the wreck of a Roman cargo ship off the coast of Antikythera, southeast of the Peloponnese, made several interesting finds during May-June underwater excavations that had not been expected to yield much excitement, but to be of a more technical nature.
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Manhattan DA returns ancient sarcophagus fragment to Greece nearly 30 years after smuggling
The Manhattan District Attorney’s office on Friday announced the return of a fragment of an ancient marble sarcophagus fragment to Greece.
As part of a continuing investigation with partners in international law enforcement, the DA’s office went into a gallery in Midtown Manhattan with a search warrant and seized the fragment, which was on display as a centerpiece.