News

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN1d
See Greece in All Its Gorgeous Glory
These 15 images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest remind us of the grandeur of Greece ...
Soar over the ancient temples of Greece with this breathtaking drone footage. Experience the majestic Parthenon, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the historic ruins that tell the story of a grand ...
During the past 2,500 years, the Parthenon—the apotheosis of ancient Greek architecture—has been rocked by earthquakes, set on fire, shattered by exploding gunpowder, looted for its stunning ...
The Parthenon is probably one of the most iconic examples of Greek architecture. This ancient temple, once dedicated to the goddess Athena, sits atop the hill of the Acropolis at Athens and has ...
Ancient Greek Graffiti Appears to Show Lost Temple Predating Parthenon. The ancient scrawl is one of more than 2000 that have been found in the ... Photo by Angelos Tzortsinis/AFP via Getty Images.
Greece is quietly building a cultural coalition—and it may finally tip the balance in the long-running fight to bring the Parthenon Marbles home. This week, Italy’s culture minister Alessandro ...
Greek lawmakers on Wednesday elected as president a former parliamentary speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum in London.