Dakar 2026: The Flame Travels On, Olympia Is Bypassed
More than twelve years after the protests and official assurances, the same confusion persists. Who is defending the authenticity of the Olympic
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The Centauromachy of Olympia in Budapest
A fascinating Olympian surprise awaits in Heroes’ Square in Budapest. The imposing Museum of Fine Arts in the Hungarian capital was founded
If Clio Ever Fears Death
A Conversation with an Artificial Intelligence About Bankruptcy, Non-Existence, and the Humble Human Meat-Brain The conversation began with something utterly mundane: ChatGPT
Cultural Heritage: A Public Good or an “Asset”?
The ongoing public consultation on the new bill proposed by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture has raised serious concerns. Among other provisions,
LiDAR at Ancient Elis: A Major First Step, Not a “Historic Resumption of Archaeological Excavations”
The announcement by the Municipality of Elis regarding its collaboration with the Austrian Archaeological Institute and the University of Graz is undoubtedly
New High Priestess, old pathologies: transparency and respect in Ancient Olympia remain in deman
Following the official announcement by the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC), the well-known and talented actress Katerina Misichroni is taking over the duties
Expensive Tickets at Monuments: How Greeks Become “Pariahs” in Their Own Country
In my commentary for the TVXS report on June 7, 2026, I addressed the consequences of the rapid increases in ticket prices,
The Olympic ideal is honored when it serves society
Pyrros Dimas auctioned his Olympic Torch through the popular TV show Cash or Trash in order to support the “SOS Children’s Villages”,
Unveiling of the giant, bronze replica of the Antikythera Mechanism at the Archimedes Museum in Olympia
On August 8, 2025, in Ancient Olympia, at the Archimedes Museum, I had the pleasure and honor of unveiling the giant, bronze
Why is the Coubertin Grove in Olympia closed to the public?
The heart of Pierre de Coubertin, the reviver of the modern Olympic Games, is buried beneath a stark white, honorary marble stele