An absolutely captivating exhibition is currently on display until 30th September 2019 at the newly refurbished Fethiye mosque in the Roman Agora in Athens. 'The Occuper's gaze' exhibition displays photographs of Athens taken by Nazi soldiers during the German occupation of Greece during the Second World War. Over 3000 photos of Greece during this period … Continue reading Exhibition – ‘The occupier’s gaze’ – Photos of the Nazis in Athens
Museums
Rebuilt wonder
There is always a bit of controversy when monuments are rebuilt, often looking out of place amongst the surrounding ruins... but the Stoa of Attalos, which was reconstructed in 1952-6, is a fantastic space in the Athenian Agora. As a faithful replica of what the original would have looked like, it gives the visitor a … Continue reading Rebuilt wonder
Nemea Museum
Nemea is not an often visited site but is accessible on the way to the more famous Olympia. But in ancient times, Nemea was the scene of the Nemean games which were also pan-Hellenic and served an equally important function in city-state diplomacy and rivalry. Famous for the Nemean Lion that Herakles slew, I always found … Continue reading Nemea Museum
Complete chariot burial found in Yorkshire
The skeletons of two complete horses and the complete preservation of a chariot are a remarkable Iron Age find in the town of Pocklington in Yorkshire this month. I hope when the finds get removed and eventually displayed in a museum they can preserve the way in which they were found from the excavation photographs. … Continue reading Complete chariot burial found in Yorkshire
Has the BM lost it’s Elgin Argument?
I was rather surprised to see that the figure of Ilissos from the West pediment of the Parthenon and a member of the famously disputed Elgin marbles, was transported to Russia for an exhibition at the Hermitage in St Petersburg. In the world of museums, it is not unusual at all for pieces to go … Continue reading Has the BM lost it’s Elgin Argument?
Laura Aitken-Burt 