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Ancient Greece

A concrete walkway has been paved on the Acropolis plateau in an effort to make the site more accessible. But critics say materials used would make it impossible to remove the pathway without damaging the ancient bedrock underneath.

‘They want to make the Acropolis into Disneyland.’ Site renovations face backlash. 

Infrastructure

Greece says it wants to make the Acropolis more accessible. Critics say it’s turning the ancient site into Disneyland.

Music of the Spheres

Arts, Culture & Media

Music of the Spheres

Arts, Culture & Media
One of the ancient Greek reliefs in the Elgin Marbles collection, on display at the British Museum in London.

Greece wants its treasured Elgin Marbles back, but the law won’t be on their side

Culture
Greek Tomb at Amphipolis

Greeks wonder who was buried in this huge tomb 2300 years ago

Global Scan
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Greek armor

Why did Greek warriors go to war wearing what today looks like a linen mini-dress?

Arts, Culture & Media

Have you ever noticed the Greek worriers on those historic vases you see in museums? In most cases they’re wearing what looks like a mini-dress. They’re not just fashion statement, though. Those outfits are actually armor — made out of linen. And they work, too.Have you ever noticed the Greek worriers on those historic vases you see in museums? In most cases they’re wearing what looks like a mini-dress. They’re not just fashion statement, though. Those outfits are actually armor — made out of linen. And they work, too.

Istanbul’s archaeology in danger

Global Politics

Priceless archaeological sites in Istanbul, Turkey have fallen into disrepair and neglect, and the United Nations isn’t happy.

Displaced Malians Plan Fight-Back

Hundreds of Malian northerners meet in Bamako to demand weapons to fight back against rebels now controlling key cities.

The World

Myth busting Geo Quiz

Arts, Culture & Media

Archimedes figures in today’s Geo Quiz: The early Greek mathematician and inventor was born in a seaport city on the island of Sicily. We’re looking for this city, where Archimedes came up with his many inventions and scientific ideas.

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