Greek mythology’s influence on modern literature and art is undeniable, forming the basis of storytelling, symbolism, and ...

Because of centuries of excavation and outright art theft by foreigners, Greece has refused to exhibit ancient works from the celebrated 5th century B.C. in museums abroad. That is, until now. Some of ...

Recent archaeological discoveries are challenging established narratives of human origins and creativity. A 64,000-year-old cave art found in Europe is compelling scientists to rethink timelines of ...

What’s the deal with Leonardo’s harpsichord-viola? Why were Impressionists obsessed with the color purple? Art Bites brings you a surprising fact, lesser-known anecdote, or curious event from art ...

In 2015, archaeologists discovered an intact tomb of a Mycenean warrior or priest later dubbed the “Griffin Warrior” in an olive grove near Pylos, Greece, dating to around 1450 B.C. It was an ...

Jack Davis, along with his wife Sharon Stocker, excavated an ancient grave in Pylos, Greece. They found what they thought was a bead - turned out to be history in all ways. Jack Davis is head of the ...

The New Acropolis Museum opened on June 20, 2009, replacing its predecessor with a monumental space ten times the size. Newscom When the builders of the original Acropolis Museum first broke ground in ...