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
PhD Candidate in Classical Archaeology — National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
MSc Museums Studies (Material Culture & Artefacts) — University of Glasgow
BA History & Archaeology — National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Areas of Expertise
The Statue of Zeus in Olympia Is Lost Wonder
In their devotion, the Greeks dedicated a gigantic statue of Zeus at Olympia, made by Phidias, which became one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
This Inhabited Museum in Matera Lets You Live in the Ancient World
Matera's inhabited museum removes the boundary between past and present. Can history truly be lived instead of just observed?
Reina Sofía’s Director Explains How the Museum Highlights “Forgotten” Artists
A talk with Reina Sofía's director Manuel Segade, as the Museo seeks to recontextualize Spain's recent history through the inclusion of previously "forgotten" and underrepresented artists.
10 Highlights You Must See at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
From the Egyptian temple of Dendur to Van Gogh's self-portrait, don't miss the Met's best highlights. Here's the ultimate must-see list for your visit.
“The Earliest 3D Story”, Necmi Karul on Karahantepe’s Latest Discoveries
An interview with Prof. Necmi Karul about Karahantepe’s Neolithic finds and the earliest three-dimensional storytelling scene.
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 Age
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 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
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.