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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.

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: 80

Articles by Antonis Chaliakopoulos

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

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

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 & Surrealism

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.

9 Interesting Facts About Medusa

Arachne: What Is the Real Meaning of the Myth?

Arachne's myth of transformation into a spider is a shocking tale with multiple readings.

Apelles: Antiquity’s Greatest Painter

Who Was King Midas? The Greek King with the Golden Touch

King Midas of Phrygia was a legendary Greek king whose touch turned everything to gold. His story is a warning about greed and regret.

The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World (Video Reconstructions)

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.

Heraclitus of Ephesus: The Philosopher of Change (Bio & Quotes)

Heraclitus was called the "Obscure Philosopher" because of his cryptic quotes. The Greek philosopher lived 2500 years ago in Ephesus.