A researcher simulated the Athenian temple’s lighting conditions at different times of the day, discovering that its interior ...

The Parthenon's interior has long been seen as a bright marble space, a new 3D model of the temple shows otherwise.

You can now get a sense of the awe-inspiring Parthenon in all its former glory thanks to a multiyear endeavor merging history ...

The Parthenon is probably one of the most iconic examples of Greek architecture. This ancient temple, once dedicated to the ...

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 ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) 3D modeling and lighting simulations indicate the Parthenon's interior was predominantly dim, contradicting previous assumptions of a brightly lit space. Direct ...

Dedicated to Athena Parthenos, or "Athena the Virgin," the magnificent Parthenon stands atop the Acropolis, on the site of another lost temple to Athens' patron goddess. Little is known about this ...