Mykonos is known for its nightlife, but a visitor to the island 300 years ago paints a very different picture of Mykonos after dark... Just when you think the Cyclades are out of surprises, here's a story about a botanist, a vampire, & a few archaeologists! 🇬🇷🦇1/10 #greece

🚨 Meet Tom Hunt. He's the leader of Sheffield Council. He's not talking to us. Can you help us #TellTom? Find out more: savetheleadmill.com/telltom

Super happy for Chris Giamakis, my Greek brother from another mother. Everyone should read this!

Impact of Greek floods only now becoming apparent. Not only quarter of farming is obliterated, it is not coming back. Erosion and silt in fields means 9-10 years before they can be fertile. Huge internal migration taking place, as farmers give up Jake Bittle #ClimateCrisis

At just before 11am this morning (6 November 2023) two people entered Room 30 of the National Gallery. The pair appeared to strike The Toilet of Venus (‘The Rokeby Venus’) by Velázquez with what appeared to be emergency rescue hammers. The room was cleared of visitors and police

Old master top moment at the National Gallery of Scotland. . . . . . . . . #leonardodavinci #davinci #leonardo #oldmasters #renaissance #italianrenaissance #fineart #figurativeart #fineartist #museums #museumlover #photooftheday instagram.com/p/CzPqlC1oh3o/…

Dean Village, 31/10/2023 . . . . . . #photooftheday #travelling #edinburgh #october2023 #scotland #highlights #travel #fall2023 #deanvillage #architecture instagram.com/p/CzTfed7IBx2/…

a reminder of my prediction almost two years ago now that the Parthenon Sculptures/Elgin Marbles will be back in Athens, one way or another, by the end of the decade — a process that in late 2023 feels very much on course

A very wholesome show today. Sunak’s Greek tragedy; culinary cultural appropriation & good Samaritans returning lost property. Like oyster cards. l-bc.co/3uBcSEL

And while we’re on the subject of the “Elgin” Marbles…

Apparently it’s anti-British of me suggest that Greek things should be given back to Greek people.

Caspar and Jose are thinking of starting a band.

'Meet the Locals' is our annual celebration of the local art scene. The aim of the show is to provide an annual platform for local artists to exhibit, and to showcase the range of talent the region has to offer. You can catch meet the locals from 11-4 until Thursday 15th Feb 🎨

The Tower of the Winds (Classical clock tower), with Plaka Neighbourhood and the Acropolis in the background- February 2024.

Lost Caravaggio that was nearly sold for €1,500 goes on display at Prado in Madrid theguardian.com/artanddesign/a…

COMING SOON! Identity, Power and Group Formation in Archaic Macedonia (600-400 BC) by Christos Giamakis 📙 Pre-order now to get €5,- off! at: sidestone.com/books/identity… #Macedonia #archaicGreece #powerdynamics

View of the Acropolis from the Agora | Photo by Robert A. McCabe 1954-1955