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The article focuses on papers related to the first trip of George A. Macmillan, founding member of the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies, to Greece and the organization's support for archaeological exploration in Asia Minor, Cyprus and Crete. The letters and papers illustrate the difficulties of organizing an expedition in Greece from 1877 to 1904. The cultural and social customs of Greece are highlighted in Macmillan's correspondence relating to his first journey to Greece.

The article offers information on American photographer William James Stillman and his photographic works. It states that Stillman is known for his album which contains 25 images of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It mentions that Stillman has gained recognition in 1879 when has was called to become a founding member of the Hellenic Society. Furthermore, a catalogue of the images photographed by Stillman including the Parthenon, the Erechtheum, and the Propylaea is presented.

The article provides an overview of the archaeology of Late Roman and Byzantine Greece. It draws attention to some of Greece's circumstances such as the shaping of post-Roman archaeological research in Greece, a growing engagement among Byzantinists and the importance of the external stimuli as drivers. It indicates that their archaeologies are better represented by recent festschrifts and the published proceedings of the conference "Medieval and Post-Medieval Greece. The Corfu Papers."

Several conference papers regarding the excavated materials in Italy are presented. One of the conference papers explores the report of Gregory Warden on the five years of excavation at Poggio Colla in Mugello valley. Another paper discusses the report of Nancy de Grummond about the results of excavation at Cetamura del Chianti. Moreover, another paper examines the report of Anthony Tuck regarding the excavations at Poggio Civitate, Murlo.

Several conference papers about the archeology and history of Arcadia, Greece is presented. It reports on the work made at Agai Paraskevi Arachamitai in 2008 to determine the borders of the shallow pit filled with dark soil, large quantities of pottery and other findings in 2007. It provides a synthetic account of the excavations made at Gourtsouli in 1962 and in 1989-1990. Furthermore, a report on the defensive system of Theisoa made under the aegis of the Mount Lykaion project is presented.

Several conference papers regarding the archeology of Central Crete in Greece are presented. The report by A. Vasilakis centers on the excavations in 2006 and 2008 of a Neo and EPrepalatial settlement to the cemetery of Ag. Nikolaos. Another paper focuses on the report of G.M. Fabrini on the 2nd season of excavation in the quarter of the Byz houses. Another paper explores the report of E. Zanini on the 6th season of research in Byzantine quarter of Pythion.

The article presents several conference papers related to intercultural contacts on Cyprus and East Aegean in Greece from 3000-500 BC. It states that the paper of P. Triantaphyllidis allows information on antiquities of East Aegean. It adds that the paper by A. Giannikouri presents a programme of the study on human skeletal remains from Koundouri plot, Myc graves, and Ar cemeteries. It also notes that the paper by F. Sirano focuses on observations of paintings on the vaults of Great Bath.

Several conference papers on Greek archaeology are presented. One of the conference papers examines the Neo architecture and archaeological finds from the Halai acropolis. Meanwhile, another paper on the excavation of two areas in Northeast and Northwest of islets in Mitrou reports the presence of 2 EHIIB occupational levels with substantial walls. Another paper explores the architectural aspect of the Church of Ag, Exarchos.

Several conference papers related to archaeologic activities in Achaia, Greece are presented. One of the papers discusses the excavation on the Solon terrace in the north of acropolis, wherein a building has been excavated since 1998 retrieved on its west side by a north-south road. Another conference paper considers the quarrying of the Doric temple containing stone chips, and fragments from the Ar temple. Another conference paper reports on the excavation of the Doric temple in 2007 and 2008.

Several conference papers related to archaeology in Messinia, Greece is presented. P. Themelis discusses the ongoing excavations is the Sanctuary of Isis and Sarapis, the stoa in the agora in Ithome sanctuaries where several bodies and antiquities were found. Architectural works in sandstone and terracotta Corinthian-styles on the excavations at the Sanctuary of Artemis Limnatis were the subjects of the report by Themelis. E. Greco and P. Arapogianni also present a paper on the Ellenika.

The article presents several conference papers related to archeological studies in Macedonia, Greece. It cites the summary of N. Efstratiou on the paleontological sites identified in various villages in southwest mountain part of Nomos of Grevena. It reveals the report of M. Lilibaki-Akamti on the potter's workshop discovered in the city of Agora and of I. Akamatis on the public archive found in the city. It also mentions the lecture of A. Kottaridou on the reconstruction of palace of Philip II.

Several conference papers related to archaeology in Epirus, Greece are presented. One of the conference papers examines the wall painting in the Church of the Panayia Pantanassa which was reconstructed by P.L. Vocotopoulos based on the fragments recovered at the west end of the south portico. Another paper explores the first season of excavation in Ellinika. Another paper discusses the geoarchaeological work in Lake Kalodiki and the coring in Lake Acherousia.

Several conference papers on the archaeology in Boeotia, Greece are presented. One of the papers discusses the area surrounding the Tanagra village to explore Myc chamber tombs at the locations of Dendron and Gephyra to the east of the village and the excavations of the Myc building complex in Thebes. Another paper explores the structures of churches and chapels in Thisve and the Byz Kastorion. Another paper examines the place of Thespiai which attests the office building of pentekistologoi.

Several conference papers related to archaeology in Athens, Greece are presented. A. Theocharakis has presented a doctoral thesis on the fortification walls in Athens. Acropolis restoration Service director M. Ioannidou has also presented a paper on the restoration efforts of the Acropolis. It discusses the findings of a conservation and excavation project at the back wall of the Stoa of Eumenes in the Acropolis which is a part of the first Panathenaic Stadium of Arthenians.

The article presents several conference papers on the archeological studies of Eastern Crete in Greece. It mentions the report by E. Platon regarding a study season focused on pottery from excavations in the M Palace and town of Kato Zakros. It states the report by C. Sophianou regarding M Harbour town between Mirabello and Siteia bays. It also adds the report by P.P. Betancourt and C. Davaras on mapping the geology of Pseira and the quarries used by the Minoans.

The article presents several conference papers related to archeological studies in various islands of Greece. It states on the full-size male statue bearing a corselet discovered during the 2nd season underwater excavation in the ancestral harbour at Mandraki in Kythnos. It notes on the conduct of excavation for clarifying the articulation and chronology of buildings in Aphrodision of Steseleos. It also mentions the season and continuous conservation of wall-paintings at Akrotiri in Thera.

The article presents several conference papers related to archeological studies in Central Mecedonia. It discusses a press release from the Ministry of Culture regarding the excavation program conducted in metro stations like Sintrivani. It cites report analyses of conducted by C. Papageorgopoulou concerning a body of a woman discovered in 1962 in the cemetery of Thessaloniki city. An overview of a continuing study of excavations from 1984 to 1998 prepared by S. Andreou is also presented.

The article presents several conference papers related to archaeology in Euboia, Greece. It discusses the submycenaean (LHIIIC) period of Mycenae and the environmental impact assessment (EIA) megara in the region I and region II to understand the function and extent of the structure of buildings and walls. It explores the LHIIIC Lefkandi phases' structure in region I and II, and the rescue excavation in Eretria. It also provides sample pictures for the Lefkandi, Xeropolis.

Several conference papers about archaeology in the region of Laconia in Greece is presented. It discusses the current research regarding the main quarry locations in Laconia including Gynaika, Platyvouni, and Marina. It presents a synthesis on the outcomes of rescue excavations made in the modern city of Sparta, Greece from 1994-2005. A report on the first season of excavation conducted at the ancient Sparta Theatre whichc focuses on the Roman and Byzantine use of the space is also presented.

Several conference papers related to archaeology in Argolis Peninsula, Greece are presented. It states that M.H. Weincke of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA reports the analysis of 10 bone samples and preservation of metal objects from Lerna. It says that J. Maran of German-American Institute (DAI) in Heidelberg, Germany reports investigation on settlements in Tiryns. Moreover, K.D. Vitelli of ASCSA reports on his study at Franchthi Cave in Greece.

Several conference papers related to archaeology in Corinth, Greece are presented. It states that E. Gebhard of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) in Chicago, Illinois reports his findings on the floorings of the Ar temple in Isthmia. It says H. William of the Canadian Institute in British Columbia reports his study on pottery, lamps and figurines in Stymphalos. Moreover, K. Shelton from ASCSA in Berkeley, California reports on his study at the Sanctuary of Zeus in Nemea.

Several conference papers related to the islands of Salamis, Kea, Kythera, and Antikythera, Greece are presented. It discusses the excavation of three tombs, wherein Tomb I is a vaulted cist, Tomb II is a wide, rectangular cist, and Tomb III is partially destroyed. It also discusses the Saronic Harbors Archaeological Research Project (SHARP), which in 2008, focused on the Myc settlement in Korphos-Kalamianos and on the surrounding territory.

The sources cited within this issue are presented including "The Prehistory of the Australian Archaeological Institute of Athens," by A. Cambitoglou, "Sailing to Classical Greece: Papers on Greek Art, Archaeology and Epitraphy Presented to Petros Themelis," edited by O. Palagia and H.R. Goette and "Aerial Prospection in Boeotia: Report on the 2009 Field Season," by D. Grosman.

Several conference papers related to archaeology in Western Crete, Greece are presented. Y. Sakellaraskis reports on the ongoing excavations at the room 15 and 19 of the central building of the M settlement where pieces of quartz, vessels, and manganese oxide are discovered. A survey on the discovery of pre-Neo remains in the limestone caves near the freshwater estuaries in Crete is also reported by T. Strasser and colleagues where 1,764 stone artifacts are generated.

The article presents several conference papers related to the archeological studies in islands located in the Northeast Aegeans. It mentions the continuing excavations on Laziridis property in Limnos Island. It features the exploration made in the harbours of Lesbos such as Mytilene, Mythemna, and Antissa. It also discusses the continuing work inside the Mytilene castle.

The article presents several conference papers related to archeological studies in Eastern Macedonia and Mount Athos. It cites the report on the accidental discovery of rock art in the entranceway of a horizontal cave in Nea Zichne and the skeleton of a human discovered inside the cave. It reveals the study on the mosaic pavements in Circus Mosaic Insula which date back to 3rd century A.D. It also discloses the architecture and decoration in the skete of Agios Dimitrios of Vatopedi.

The article presents several conference papers related to archaeological studies in Thasos, Greece. It discusses the excavation of the EBYz residence structure which suffered severe commotion. It states the macellum place which the classification of a glass manufacture's workshop in room 57 was verified by detects including several fragments of unworked glass, blowing tubes, and wasters. It also focuses on the monumental entrance to the macellum from the Agora.

Several conference papers related to archeology in Phokis and Lokris in Greece are presented. The first report discusses a research regarding the complete topographical survey, and geomorphological and pedological survey of the entire plain which provides a second fixed point of the reconstruction plan of the excavations in 1937-1938. The second report focuses on the 5t,h excavation of the south temple area where terracotta fragments of the sima and the central acroterion were found.

Several conference papers are presented including one on the excavation in Katalymata, Western Crete in a complex that is almost 450 square meters researched for years and the lithics gathered at the surface of a redeposited sediment. It mentions that small stone vessels, jewelry and bronze items were discovered during the excavations in Katylamata. It states that 21 bifacially altered cobbles with limestone and rough white to reddish-brown chert was identified from the redeposited sediments.

Several conference papers on archaeology in Northern Sporades, Greece are presented. It notes that the Pilion Cave Project conducted in Kalamaki reports that 17 caves and rock shelters manifest pottery sherds and animal bones. It cites a report on the discovery of graves comprising remains of adults and children in Pharkadon national road. A report on the discovery of fire traces in earlier phases of LNeo settlement, which lies beside a gas-pipe outside the village of Vasilis, is also presented.

Several conference papers on the archeological activities in Ionian Islands, Greece are presented. It discusses the excavation of a historic site along the channel which connects Lake Korission with the sea. It examines the artificial channel which connects the lake to the sea uncovered Pleistocene deposits which are placed above the sea level. It states that the archaeological materials found during the excavation include stone flakes, cores, tools, and animal bones.

Several conference papers about the archeological excavations in Triphylia, Greece and Eleia, Greece are presented. It discusses the discoveries in the excavations at various places in Triphylia, Greece including Samikon, Platiana, and Lepron. It examines the chronological phases of the residential architecture in Samikon, Triphylia, Greece. Moreover, excavations in Olympia, Eleia which include the discovery of a coin of Maximinus Thrax in the tower E of the Leonidaion are also analyzed.

The back cover page of the volume 56 of "Archaeological Reports" is presented.

The article presents the cover page and contents of the volume 56 of "Archaeological Reports."

The article presents several conference papers related to archeological studies in Thrace. It reveals the bronze tools found by G. Koutsouflakis during the preliminary survey of the coast in Glyfada village in Mesi. It discloses the reports of J. McCreide on the study and conservation of Sanctuary of the Great Gods as well as on the digital survey of the area. Moreover, it mentions the discovery of a semi-broke chamber tomb containing numerous vases in Itea.

A conference paper about the results of the chemical analysis on the bronze sword of Naue II that concludes that the sword is an Italian import is presented. It discusses the attributes of the place where the sword was found particularly the chemical composition of a part at the Temple of Apollo. It also examines the observation done by the first excavator of the place and the related discovery.

This article enumerates sources of information on Sicilian Greek archaeological excavations from 2006-2010. These sources include bibliographies, the Internet, reprinted books and essays as well as exhibitions. The article also deals with general developments relevant to or large parts of Sicily, as well as regional developments on a site-by-site basis.

This article presents reports on archaeological excavations in Greece in 2011-2012. It offers details of the work of the British School of Athens during the period, an overview of new information from the islands of the Aegean and a summary of some of the main projects undertaken in Euboea and central Greece.

The article discusses the new perspective on the chronology of the birth of Kyme, the form assumed by the first settlement and the relationship between the incomers and the indigenous population. It points out that the walls of Kyme provided several segments of chevron skyphoi assigned by d'Agostino to MGthe second and related to the examples at Pithekoussai. It refers to Kyme as a partner for the more complex and articulated communities like those represented by the Phoenician nuclei.

The article provides updates on Thessalian museums. The Archaeological Museum of Karditsa was opened to the public on May 18, 2010 and contains main exhibition rooms, a fully equipped conservation department and a library. The new permanent exhibition of the Athanassakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos was inaugurated in 2004 and presented new discoveries with old exhibits. The New Diachronic Museum of Larissa includes workshop and conservation areas, storage rooms and a main exhibition area.

The article discusses the archaeological finds in the Greek Mainland during the prehistoric period. The themes in the research include an integrated interdisciplinary applications of archaeological science, movement of people sea and land the human exchanges done through such movements and the settlement history and organization of space within settlements. It cites the site of Ag. Konstantinos, Methana as typical of the history of Mycenaean shrines.

The article offers a summary and preliminary analysis of the new content of online data of "Archaeology in Greece (AG)." It notes that while the online data provides a more comprehensive picture of the changing nature of archaeological research, it cannot provide a survey of the constant flow of information. It indicates that contributors under the new format present the data in terms of their own experience and knowledge.

The article discusses the achievements of the British School of Athens in 2009-2010 in the context of its traditions, shifting focus and future plans. It refers to the period as of transition as established field projects draw to a close and new ones are beginning such as changes in the way research is conveyed to the everyone including those less connected with the school. It cites a project completed in 2009-2010 at Plataia in Boeotia where remarkable discoveries were made.

The article focuses on excavation efforts launched at various archaeological sites in Eastern Crete, Greece from 2009 to 2010. It details the excavation and restoration conducted at the church of Agios Nikolaos. Extensive evidence of house foundations and walls was discovered at the ancient city of Viglia. Charcoal and faunal assemblages were discovered in Karphi.

The article offers information on relative information resources and publications that shed light on Etruscans archaeology. It states that among the useful web resources is the electronic journal "Rasenna: Journal of the Center for Etruscan Studies," which provides reviews of the latest archaeology books. It notes that significant festschrifts of Etruscans topics are in the journal "New Perspectives on Etruria and Early Rome."

The article offers information on several reports about the archaeological activities in the islands of the Saronic Gulf in Greece. A report highlights updates on the preparation of the new archeological museum in the former First Capodistrian Public School. The report by G. Poulimenos focuses on a study on the Latin phase of the katholikon. Another report by B. Wells and A. Penttinen investigates the relationship between contemporary logical residents and archaeological remains.

The article offers information on several reports about the excavation activities in Attica, Greece. The report by R. Laffineur focuses on the topographic plan of the Myc necropolis on the Velatouri hill. Another report highlights a collection of all archaeological, literary, and epigraphic that are found in 1951-1972 excavations of the deme cemetery. The report by L. Karali-Giannakopoulou offers updates on the joint excavation project between Athens University and EPSNE in the Leontari cave.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one on the major archaeological trends in Greece, one on the trade in illicit antiquities, and one on the broader definitions of cultural heritage.