EDITORS COMMENTS

"Exploring Athens in 1858: A Journey through Ancient Greek Art and Culture" Step back in time to the vibrant city of Athens, Greece, in 1858. Join Dimitrios Constantin, a Greek artist and historian, as he takes us on an active adventure filled with captivating sights and intriguing discoveries. Our first stop is the breathtaking view of Athens from above. Standing atop the Philopappos monument, we gaze upon the magnificent Acropolis that dominates the skyline. From here, we can see the majestic Temple of Zeus Olympios to the southeast and admire its grandeur. As we make our way towards the Acropolis, Dimitrios leads us to various sculptural fragments scattered throughout this ancient city. We marvel at a fragment figure from a parapet theatre near Athens' bustling center. The intricate details transport us back to an era when theater was at its peak. Next, we encounter another remarkable find - a fragment from Frise du Parthenon. This iconic artwork showcases scenes from ancient mythology and offers insight into Athenian life during its golden age. Moving further along our journey, we arrive at Erechtheion's eastern facade. Its unique design captivates us with its graceful columns and mythical figures carved into stone by none other than Dimitrios himself. We continue exploring Athens' rich artistic heritage as we come across more sculptural fragments from Parthenon's frieze - each piece telling stories of gods and heroes long gone but forever immortalized in marble. But it's not just art that fills these streets; there is also entertainment. Charles Shepherd mesmerizes audiences with his magical tricks as one of London's most renowned conjurors performs for Athenians eager for wonderment. And let's not forget about Nautch girls who have traveled all the way from England to entertain locals with their enchanting dances accompanied by traditional music played by Charles Shepherd himself – truly a cross-cultural spectacle.