The World from PRX

Ancient Greece

A concrete walkway has been paved on the Acropolis plateau in an effort to make the site more accessible. But critics say materials used would make it impossible to remove the pathway without damaging the ancient bedrock underneath.
Infrastructure
‘They want to make the Acropolis into Disneyland.’ Site renovations face backlash. 
Arts, Culture & Media
Music of the Spheres
Arts, Culture & Media
Music of the Spheres
One of the ancient Greek reliefs in the Elgin Marbles collection, on display at the British Museum in London.
Culture
Greece wants its treasured Elgin Marbles back, but the law won’t be on their side
Greek Tomb at Amphipolis
Global Scan
Greeks wonder who was buried in this huge tomb 2300 years ago
Greek armor
Arts, Culture & Media
Why did Greek warriors go to war wearing what today looks like a linen mini-dress?
Global Politics
Istanbul’s archaeology in danger
Displaced Malians Plan Fight-Back
Arts, Culture & Media
Myth busting Geo Quiz