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Antonis Chaliakopoulos

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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.

Education:National and Kapodistrian University of AthensPhD Candidate in Classical ArchaeologyUniversity of GlasgowMSc Museums Studies (Material Culture & Artefacts)National and Kapodistrian University of AthensBA History & ArchaeologyExpertise:
Ancient Greece
Classical Antiquity
Greek Mythology
Museums and Heritage
Member since: May 05, 2020Location: GreecePublished posts: 81

Articles by Antonis Chaliakopoulos

The Tomb and Body of Alexander the Great: New Clues from an Egyptologist
The Tomb and Body of Alexander the Great: New Clues from an Egyptologist

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 Chicago
Katharine Raff on “Myth & Marble”: Exhibiting the Torlonia Collection in Chicago

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 Visit
Marathon: 7 Sites & Museums to Visit

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)
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.

Medusa The Gorgon Story (9 Interesting Facts)
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.

Apelles: Antiquity’s Greatest Painter
Apelles: Antiquity’s Greatest Painter

Apelles 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.

The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World (Video Reconstructions)
The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World (Video Reconstructions)

From the Great Pyramid to the Colossus of Rhodes, the original seven wonders of the world were remarkable constructions famous among ancient travelers.

13 Facts You Did Not Know About the Acropolis of Athens
13 Facts You Did Not Know About the Acropolis of Athens

The Acropolis of Athens, home to the Parthenon, is a place overflowing with secrets, myths, and fascinating historical facts.