Antonis Chaliakopoulos
Antonis is an archaeologist with a passion for museums and heritage and a keen interest in aesthetics and the reception of classical art. He holds an MSc in Museum Studies from the University of Glasgow and a BA in History and Archaeology from the University of Athens (NKUA), where he is currently working on his PhD.
Articles by Antonis Chaliakopoulos
What Were the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World? (List & Video Reconstructions)From the Great Pyramid to the Colossus of Rhodes, discover the seven wonders of the ancient world that were “tourist hotspots” more than two millennia ago.
British Museum Curator Jill Cook on the Artistic Renaissance of the Ice AgeJill Cook talks to TheCollector about her latest book "Ice Age Art Now" and the fundamental human need to create art.
Jill Cook talks to TheCollector about her latest book "Ice Age Art Now" and the fundamental human need to create art.
The Tomb and Body of Alexander the Great: New Clues from an EgyptologistDr. Christian de Vartavan talks to TheCollector about his latest research on locating the tomb and body of Alexander the Great.
Dr. Christian de Vartavan talks to TheCollector about his latest research on locating the tomb and body of Alexander the Great.
Katharine Raff on “Myth & Marble”: Exhibiting the Torlonia Collection in ChicagoAn interview with the Art Institute of Chicago's curator Katharine Raff about the museum's 2025 exhibition "Myth & Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection."
An interview with the Art Institute of Chicago's curator Katharine Raff about the museum's 2025 exhibition "Myth & Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection."
Marathon: 7 Sites & Museums to VisitHere are seven popular and off-the-beaten-path archaeological sites and museums to visit in Marathon, Greece, if you love ancient history.
Here are seven popular and off-the-beaten-path archaeological sites and museums to visit in Marathon, Greece, if you love ancient history.
The Historically Accurate Greek Armors of Dimitrios Katsikis (Interview)Dimitrios Katsikis, known online as "the modern Hephaestus," talks about his collection of handcrafted ancient Greek armors.
Interview with Dr. Mark Solms on Freud & SurrealismDr. Mark Solms talks about his work as the translator of the “Revised Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud”, the time Dali met Freud, and more.
Dr. Mark Solms talks about his work as the translator of the “Revised Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud”, the time Dali met Freud, and more.
Medusa The Gorgon Story (9 Interesting Facts)In Greek mythology, Medusa was a beautiful woman vindictively transformed into a hideous monster with the power to petrify with a look, even as a corpse.
Arachne: What Is the Real Meaning of the Myth?Arachne's myth of transformation into a spider is a shocking tale with multiple readings.
Arachne's myth of transformation into a spider is a shocking tale with multiple readings.
Apelles: Antiquity’s Greatest PainterApelles has passed down in history as antiquity’s greatest painter. All his paintings are lost but ancient tales of his deeds and talent still survive.
Who Was King Midas? The Mythical King with the Golden TouchKing Midas of Phrygia was a legendary king whose touch turned everything to gold. His story is a warning about greed and regret.
King Midas of Phrygia was a legendary king whose touch turned everything to gold. His story is a warning about greed and regret.
13 Facts You Did Not Know About the Acropolis of AthensThe Acropolis of Athens, home to the Parthenon, is a place overflowing with secrets, myths, and fascinating historical facts.
The Acropolis of Athens, home to the Parthenon, is a place overflowing with secrets, myths, and fascinating historical facts.