Contrary to the traditional image of Greek temples as bright, open spaces, de Lara's research shows that the Parthenon remained dark inside, creating a theatrical atmosphere that selectively ...

In its bid to claim the mantle as the Athens of the South, the city of Nashville constructed a life-size replica of the Parthenon for Tennessee’s centennial celebrations in 1897. Its architects ...

It must have been magical.” While de Lara has a dedicated website to the Parthenon 3D project, he hopes his approach will inspire others to conduct similar recreations of other famous historical ...

Credit: Juan de Lara The Parthenon temple on the Acropolis of Athens housed a colossal statue made of gold and ivory, carved by the famous sculptor Phidias in 438 BC. Its view from the entrance of the ...

At the time, EKN Development stressed that it remained committed to getting the Waldorf Astoria project done. But negotiations with the lender proved to be challenging, and a notice of trustee ...

Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (Noa) using AI narration. Listen to more stories on the Noa app. Ever since the early 19th century, when Thomas Bruce, seventh earl of Elgin, sawed off ...

One of the most iconic and beloved characters in TV history has got to be Blair Waldorf, played by Leighton Meester. First appearing on Gossip Girl back in 2007, Blair quickly gained popularity ...

All You Need To Know About Parthenon Marbles, 200-Year-Old Debate Over Them Known in Britain as the Elgin Marbles, the 2,500-year-old sculptures for centuries adorned the Parthenon temple built at ...

The project was unanimously approved by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency in 2023. The Waldorf Astoria — encompassing a 15-acre footprint — is slated to be complete by 2028. “I wake up ...

Trinity College Dublin provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. The Parthenon marbles are rarely out of the news. Most recently, Turkish officials have rejected claims by the British ...

STOCKBRIDGE — Construction is underway at the historic Old Town Hall, slated as the new home of the Berkshire Waldorf High School, in time to welcome students and staff in September 2025. Funds needed ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — More than 240 artifacts at the Parthenon could be heading back to Mexico. The collection of ancient items was likely taken illegally from the country. The artifacts are ...