Tag: Henry Sleeman

On November 16, 1876, Heinrich Schliemann, an archaeologist often labeled as “mad” and adventurous by his contemporaries, sent an urgent telegram to King George I. He claimed, “I saw the face of Agamemnon.” This eccentric archaeologist had dedicated his life to finding the Treasury of Atreus and had finally encountered it. He further stated in his telegram, “I discovered a wealth of archaic artifacts made of pure gold within the tombs. These treasures could fill a large museum, making it the most extraordinary in the world, attracting thousands of international ...

Having a history of centuries, Athens has gone through various stages and has many forms. Seeing, in fact, some places in photographs it is often impossible for us to recognize them. The Old Athens,has many stories to tell, unknown to most. As with the naked statues at the Sleman Mansion, one of the most beautiful neoclassical buildings of Athens. The funny story with the statues that bothered the prudish of the Old Athens But let's start from the beginning. A decade after his settlement in Athens and after becoming rich, ...