Classical Antiquity
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New pricelist gives well-heeled couples exclusive access to the ancient archaeological site. But some Italian politicians are not impressed
The find unearthed by Palestinian archaeology students includes sarcophagi decorated with dolphins and vineyards
As a landmark exhibition in Rome draws to a close, government's plans for long-hidden group of ancient sculpture remain unclear
“Almost every single thing we think we know about him is wrong,” says the curator of a new exhibition at the British Museum
A revolutionary study based on Enlightenment theories explains what coloured marbles meant, from Egypt to the 17th century
With an impressive range of objects, this show evokes the eternal power of the greatest stories ever told
British Museum exhibition will display work inspired by epic stories alongside artefacts from 19th-century archaeological excavations
The recipient of the 2019 J. Paul Getty Medal discusses how understanding Cicero can help decipher the rise of populism
The exhibition in Oxford, which contains loans that have never before left Italy, includes a (possible) Roman version of a chamber pot
Researchers see future applications for this cross-over science
The works had been illegally exported or excavated
The museum, which has been in development since 1976, is finally opening its doors
After it was determined that other means of removal might pose risk to the sculptures, being lifted by air appeared the safest option
The museum bought in good faith, but was shown evidence that they had left Italy illicitly
The arrangement may be the first step in diffusing the animosity brought about by the Elgin marbles, although a request for their return is expected
A joint statement by the Getty and Italian government says 21 pieces will go back
Despite a lack of evidence suggesting that the basalt stele was excavated illegally, the Turkish government are making a bid to regain the artefact
The piece could be a precursor of the Parthenon sculptures
Athens are still hopeful that the marbles will be returned, to be be housed in the currently unfinished New Acropolis Museum
Worlds intertwined: Etruscans, Greeks and Romans
The Art Newspaper reviews contemporary scholarship on vase-painting, architectural orders and The Parthenon
The Acropolis museum is under construction, and the design for the permanent exhibition is in preparation
A look at what happened to the sculptures from early Christian times to the 21st century, and the damage to those remaining after Lord Elgin bought the majority of them
The reconstruction of the Acropolis requires the capital and drum back from Britain to be completed, whilst the rightful custody of the marbles is still in question
The supply of great art is slowing, but wonderful things still appear on the market
Cultura Basel ’00 fair report
One of the British Museum's finest treasures may depict a notoriously licentious Roman emperor
Curator voluntarily collaborates with Italy in accordance with museum’s policy
Greeks renew demands for return of sculptures following new allegations that they were irreparably damaged in the Thirties
High levels of pollution in the area are diminishing the marble