Stories
Read interesting stories on history, arts, cuisine and contemporary lifestyle. Follow historic routes and celebrate the timeless essence of Greek culture.
The incredible adventures of the Lion of Cythera
The powerful marble archaic lion that dominates the Archaeological Museum of Cythera has endured a true odyssey - changing hands and homes many times over before finally finding a permanent shelter.
The well-guarded secrets of producing an exact museum copy
How are exact copies of emblematic museum exhibits made and what do we need to know about this clandestine process? What separates the good from the bad and what makes an exact copy a stand-alone work of art?
A 2,000-year-old mummy at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
The story of a female mummy from the 4th century AD - with her chestnut braid still intact and a gold-embroidered silk fabric accompanying her on her eternal journey - reveals an exceptionally rare discovery for the Hellenic world.