Culture

A research team found there was a correlation between Mediterranean ritual plants at the site, which provides a clear connection between the Philistines and the Greek civilization of the Aegean

Access to maritime sites is strictly controlled, with continuous monitoring to ensure that divers can properly explore underwater archaeological sites

This week's lineup includes a biopic film, a documentary, a sci-fi blockbuster, a French romantic drama, and an indie festival with numerous emerging features from around the globe

A distinctly 'Indie' film extravaganza will take place between March 1 and March 10, featuring the screening of 80 independent films, free admission, as well as English and Greek subtitles - held at the Technopolis, Serafio and the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation venues

Crafted entirely from white marble in the 5th century BC, it stands as a tribute to Poseidon, the god of the sea

The tiny celestial bodies, which had been assigned numerical names, were recently confirmed by the International Astronomical Union's (IAU) Minor Planet Center — the organization responsible for naming new solar system objects such as moons, asteroids, and comets.

Greece is ready to redevelop the former royal estate at Tatoi near Athens into a mixed-use culture and tourism hub.

Mega Channel’s “Famagusta” series continues to lead ratings on Sunday evenings in Greece, with the latest (fifth) episode of the highly acclaimed drama again achieving a first-place showing during the specific time slot. “Famagusta”, taken from the name of the occupied port city on the east end of Cyprus, is set during the Turkish invasion […]

The series embodies the essence of a classic tragic romance, but it goes beyond mere love story tropes, subtly shedding light on profound societal issues.

Here's a few English-speaking and other activities available for this weekend, including a gypsy jazz concert, a stand-up comedy event with foreign comedians, an art exhibition focusing on Greece's post-war urban life and a B&W photo festival

This week's releases will be particularly appealing to those who enjoy an adrenaline rush from the comfort of their sofa, as they include two action-thrillers and a survival film based on a climate change-themed novel

The seminar was organized by Greece’s culture ministry, the US embassy in Athens and the Hellenic national committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM)

The report from artnet.com notes that the Parthenon Marbles, along with Assyrian and Roman artifacts, are housed in an antiquated room on the verge of crumbling, with leaky roofs, peeling paint from the walls, problematic climate control, and cracked floor tiles

Zerefos, who participated in the study, emphasizes that "Although to a relatively lesser extent compared to the aforementioned monuments, the Acropolis is not an exception and faces danger, especially from extreme rainfall and high temperatures."

On-location shooting for a new documentary focusing on Lady Elgin, the woman who ostensibly financed the early-18th century pilfering of many of the Parthenon’s friezes, begins next May. Respectfully called the “Parthenon Marbles” today and displayed at the British Museum in London, the artifacts were known for more than a century and a half as […]

"By organizing a fashion show in the chamber where the Parthenon Marbles are exhibited, the British Museum once again demonstrates its complete disrespect towards the masterpieces," Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said in a statement

This weekend offers a variety of exclusive cinema screenings, art exhibitions featuring two emerging international artists and a double-themed photo exhibition

This week's lineup includes Andrew Haigh's deeply personal romantic fantasy drama, a Bob Marley's biopic, Sony's latest film based on a Marvel heroine and a sequel rom-com

Filming took place on the island in September 2022 at picturesque Santa Maria beach and other locations serving as backdrops in the fourth episode of the series

Similar initiatives with countries like China indicate the government's belief in Greece's potential as a focal point in the film industry