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AI Helps Read Herculaneum Scroll Closed Since Antiquity
Researchers used AI, X-ray imaging, and virtual unwrapping to read a closed Herculaneum scroll, recovering ancient Greek philosophical text without physically opening the fragile papyrus.
The Palace of the Despots Reopens in Mystras After 42 Years
After decades of restoration, the Palace of the Despots in Mystras has reopened to visitors, restoring access to a central monument of late Byzantine Greece.
The Parthenon’s Western Face Comes Back Into View After Two Centuries
The restoration of the Parthenon’s west pediment gives visitors a clearer view of the temple’s western side, while reminding us that preservation is never finished.
Turkey Moves to Protect the Battlefield Where Alexander the Great Began His Asian Campaign
Turkey has moved to protect the Granicus battlefield in Çanakkale, where Alexander the Great won his first major victory over the Persian Empire in 334 BCE.
What Amphipolis’ Water System Tells Us About the Life Beneath the Monuments
A Spanish-led project is mapping Amphipolis’ ancient water system, revealing how hydraulic infrastructure sustained the city across Classical, Roman, and Byzantine periods.
A Fragment of Homer’s Iliad Was Found Inside a Roman-Era Mummy in Egypt
A papyrus fragment from Homer’s Iliad has been identified inside a Roman-era mummy at Oxyrhynchus in Egypt, an unusual discovery that places Greek literature inside a funerary context.
Beneath the Waves: Art Trembanis to Speak in Wilmington on Greece’s Submerged Past
Marine scientist Art Trembanis, featured on Drain the Oceans, will speak in Wilmington on March 7 about underwater research at the ancient port of Kenchreai.
How Agamemnon’s Golden Mask Found a New Audience in China
A digitally crafted replica of the famous Mask of Agamemnon is drawing long lines in China, where visitors at the Sanxingdui Museum are discovering one of Greece’s most iconic artifacts up close.
A Golden Glimpse of Motherhood in Ancient Macedonia
A tiny gold ring unearthed near Thessaloniki captures a mother nursing her child—a rare glimpse of private life in ancient Macedonia.
The Eupalinos Tunnel: An Ancient Engineering Marvel
Built in the 6th century BCE, the Eupalinos Tunnel on Samos was a hidden aqueduct carved through solid rock. Today it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most remarkable engineering…
Thessaloniki’s Kamara: Where Roman History Meets City Routine
Kamara isn’t just a Roman relic—it’s where Thessaloniki’s history and everyday life overlap. From student meetups to the city’s busiest crossroads, the Arch of Galerius remains a gathering point and a silent witness to centuries…
Thessaloniki’s Metro and the Forgotten Alkazar: A City’s History in Motion
Thessaloniki’s new metro is changing the way we move through the city, but the past is never far beneath the surface. At Venizelou station, ancient ruins sit side by side with modern transit. And just…
