ATHENS, Greece – It was a rare sight on Athens’ skyline, and it didn't last long: The Parthenon was without scaffolding for the first time in years. Greek residents and visitors in recent weeks ...
The following essay has been adapted from the new book The Parthenon Marbles Dispute: Heritage, Law, Politics (Hart / Bloomsbury, 2023) by Alexander Herman, director of the Institute of Art and Law. I ...
A team of scientists has discovered that the Parthenon Marbles were painted in multiple colors, patterns, and designs. Intriguingly, the sculptures were even painted on their backside, where the ...
The construction ingenuity of Athens' Parthenon has enabled it to miraculously survive natural disasters such as earthquakes.
The lost, colorful beauty of an iconic set of ancient Greek sculptures has been revealed by a scientific study. The latest research into the Parthenon Sculptures sheds new light on the original ...
The Parthenon and Temple of Concordia trumpet the sophistication of ancient Greek society. Temples like the Parthenon, gracing the mighty Acropolis overlooking Athens, and the Temple of Concordia on ...
For centuries, the Parthenon marbles at the British Museum have been a brilliant white. However, like many sculptures admired for their unadorned look, these works were once brightly colored and ...
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You can now see the iconic Parthenon free of scaffolding for the first time in decades – but not for long
A man drinks water in front of the Parthenon temple, during a heatwave in Athens, Greece on July 8, 2025. (Photo by Costas Baltas/Anadolu via Getty Images) Visitors to Greece can now enjoy a clear, ...
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