What’s in a name?

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A few days ago, the British Museum loaned one of the Parthenon Sculptures (aka the Elgin Marbles) to the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.   . Much has been written (by myself too) about the legitimacy of loaning the item, … Continue reading →

Photo of the week: the Greek War of Independence

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Today’s picture is in honor of the Greek War of Independence, celebrated throughout Greece on March 25th. The picture belongs to a series of paintings (and other works of art) inspired by the war, which broke out in 1821. More … Continue reading →

The Arch of Hadrian

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Next to one of the busiest avenues of modern Athens, the arch (or gate) of Hadrian was built during the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian, probably in 130 or 131 C.E. Unlike the typical Roman arches, which tend to be … Continue reading →