
Author
Antonis Chaliakopoulos
I am an archaeologist and museum professional exploring the modern reception of the classical world. I hold an MSc in Museum Studies from the University of Glasgow and a BA in History and Archaeology from the University of Athens (NKUA), where I am currently a PhD candidate. Since 2020, I have been working at TheCollector.com.
Myths for Modernity represents the evolution of my personal blogging journey. It is a dedicated space for synthesizing the concepts, theories, and stories I encounter through my academic research and personal inquiry.
My writing has been featured in various publications, including TheCollector, Philosophy Now, Historic UK, Sensible Collector, EfSyn.gr, Huffington Post Greece, mixanitouxronou.gr, and fractalart.gr.
Publications
- Interview with Manuel Segade, Director of Museo Reina Sofía, TheCollector. https://www.thecollector.com/museo-reina-sofia-manuel-segade/
- Interview with Jill Cook of the British Museum, TheCollector. https://www.thecollector.com/ice-age-art-jill-cook-interview/
- Loy, M. (2023). ‘A brief history of the BSA Museum Study Collection. With contributions from Katerina Argyraki, Antonis Chaliakopoulos, Salvatore D’Errico, Deborah Harlan, Eleni Krikona, Christina Koureta, Esther Laver, Kathryn Robb and Anastasia Vassiliou’, Archaeological Reports 68. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/archaeological-reports/article/abs/9-a-brief-history-of-the-bsa-museum-study-collection/824B1D883A4B71FE5450981249EE4015.
- Hegel Reading Heraclitus, PhilosophyNow. https://philosophynow.org/issues/147/Hegel_Reading_Heraclitus
- Article about Orientalist Language, Herodotus, and Contemporary Politics. Huffington Post Greece. https://www.huffingtonpost.gr/blogs/kleos-afthiton-kai-to-fantasiako-allo-tis-anatolis/
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- Interview with Dr. Mark Solms on Freud & Surrealism, TheCollector. https://www.thecollector.com/mark-solms-freud-surrealism-interview/
- National Monument of Scotland, Historic Uk, History Magazine. https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/National-Monument-of-Scotland/
- EID MAR: Brutus’ Famous & Rare Coin, Sensible Collector. https://sensiblecollector.com/articles/eid-mar-brutus-famous-rare-coin-100005
- The Owl of Athena and the Coins of Athens, Sensible Collector.
- The Pre-Modern Museum: What Is A Cabinet Of Curiosities?, TheCollector.
- 12 Famous Art Collectors Of Britain In The 16-19th Centuries, TheCollector.
- History of Museums: A Look at The Learning Institutions Through Time, TheCollector.
- 18 Free Online Museum Tours To Enjoy Without Leaving Your Couch, TheCollector.
- David Adjaye Releases Plans For Benin’s Edo Museum of West African Art, TheCollector.
- Samsung Launches Exhibition In A Bid To Recover Lost Art, TheCollector.
- John Waters Will Donate 372 Artworks To The Baltimore Museum Of Art, TheCollector.
- These Joan Mitchell Paintings Could Sell For $19M At Phillips, TheCollector.
- The Best Online Resource Of Vincent Van Gogh Paintings?, TheCollector.
- John Sellars on Aristotle’s Life, Philosophy, and Relevance Today, TheCollector.
- What Is the Apollonian and Dionysian In Nietzsche’s Philosophy?, TheCollector.
- Lessing’s Laocoon: How A Greek Statue Changed Aesthetics, TheCollector.
- Panta Rhei: What Did Heraclitus Mean?, TheCollector.
- Thales Of Miletus: The Father Of Western Philosophy (Facts & Bio), TheCollector.
- Plato’s Philosophy Of Art In Ion: The Divine Madness Of Poetry, TheCollector.
- 13 Most Important Greek Philosophers Before Socrates (Presocratics), TheCollector.
- Who Was The Greek Philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus?, TheCollector.
- “Without Art Mankind Could Not Exist”: Leo Tolstoy’s Essay What is Art, TheCollector.
- Art as Experience: An In-Depth Guide to John Dewey’s Theory of Art, TheCollector.
Articles by Antonis Chaliakopoulos
23 published articles
Foucault's Theory of Heterotopia Explained (6 Principles & Examples)
What is a heterotopia? Explore Michel Foucault’s concept of "other spaces," from mirrors and cemeteries to prisons and understand its six principles.
May 3, 2026
Philobarbaros or Orientalist? What Herodotus Really Thought of the Persians
Herodotus' portrayal of the Persian Empire is complex. The Greek historian balances "Orientalist" stereotypes with surprising empathy and admiration.
Apr 26, 2026
Is Aeschylus' "Persae" Sympathetic Towards Persians?
Was Aeschylus' "Persae" Greek patriotic propaganda or a sympathetic tragedy that approached the enemy with sensitivity?
Apr 19, 2026
Essential Classical Reception Blogs and Websites (2026)
A collection of classical reception blogs and websites you should follow in 2026 if you are interested in the modern reception of the Classical World.
Updated Apr 22, 2026
Digital Museums and the Ethics of Optimizing for Search Engines
How semantic SEO and ethical metadata mapping facilitate the discoverability of cultural heritage within algorithmic environments while also raising signifficant ethical concerns.
Apr 13, 2026
Necropolitics vs. Biopolitics: Mbembe's Reinterpretation of Foucault
The evolution of state power from Foucault's biopower to Mbembe’s necropower, with key definitions and examples.
Updated May 3, 2026
Invention of Tradition: How Eric Hobsbawm Exposed "Ancient" Customs
Eric Hobsbawm argued that "ancient" rituals are often modern inventions. Here's Hobsbawm’s theory on the invention of tradition and national identity with examples.
Mar 29, 2026
What Is Kleos? Ancient Greek Fame, Memory & Modernity
Kleos as good fame offered the only viable path to immortality in ancient Greece, and one, that in the Homeric epics (Odyssey and Iliad), was worth dying for.
Mar 24, 2026
The Dark Heritage of Sanatorium Medea: Soviet Ruins in Tskaltubo
From a Soviet spa resort to a refugee camp, the Georgian town of Tskaltubo and its Sanatorium Medea is a prime example of dark heritage.
Mar 19, 2026
What Is a Mythomoteur? The "Myth-Engine" of National Identity
What is a mythomoteur? Explore John A. Armstrong’s concept of the "constitutive myth," the symbolic engine that drives national identity and group solidarity.
Mar 16, 2026
How Herodotus Invented the East vs. West Divide
Herodotus's History is considered one of the first texts in the history of orientalism. Is that true?
Mar 7, 2026
Memory Studies Glossary: 54 Key Terms & Concepts Explained
A glossary of useful terms for anyone interested in Memory Studies.
Updated May 3, 2026
How to Use Herodotus' Method to Navigate the Misinformation Age
How Herodotus' 2,500-year-old skepticism can help us navigate the Misinformation Age today.
Mar 1, 2026
Pierre Nora's "Lieux de Mémoire": Definition & Examples
Lieux de mémoire or sites of memory are places or objects which act as repositories of memories. The term was coined by French historian Pierre Nora.
Feb 24, 2026
Herodotus: How the Father of History Became the Father of Lies
Thucydides was not fond of Herodotus and Plutarch hated him. But why? In this article, we explore some of the arguments against the ancient Greek historian.
Updated Mar 21, 2026
The Ship as a Transnational Arena: An Interview with Historian Argyris Sakorafas
PhD candidate Argyris Sakorafas discusses the experience of Greek migrants on the transatlantic journey and why steamships were true global melting pots.
Feb 11, 2026
Benedict Anderson's Imagined Communities: Summary & Key Terms
A breakdwown of Benedict Anderson’s theory of the nation as an imagined community, print capitalism, and why this matters.
Updated Mar 20, 2026
A Deep Dive Into Freud’s Uncanny (From Greek Mythology to Slenderman)
From ancient Greek myths of living statues to the modern anxiety of the Uncanny Valley and AI, explore why the familiar feels so frightening.
Feb 3, 2026
Jan Assmann: Cultural Memory vs. Communicative Memory Explained
The difference between cultural and communicative memory, the "Floating Gap," and why Jan Assmann's theory matters for memory studies.
Updated Mar 5, 2026
The Social Role of Memory in the Work of Herodotus
Herodotus described his role as a historian as a twofold struggle against the “lapse of time” and “forgetting”.
Jan 20, 2026
Authorized Heritage Discourse (AHD): Why Heritage Is Not What You Think
Laurajane Smith has argued that heritage is not something material as we commonly think, but rather a discourse that selects what is worth preserving. She called this the Authorized Heritage Discourse (ADH).
Updated Mar 9, 2026
What Is Ethnosymbolism? Anthony D. Smith's Work on Nationalism
Ethnosymbolism is an approach to the study of nationalism, grounded in the work of Anthony D. Smith, that emphasizes the importance of symbols, myths, and memories.
Jan 6, 2026
What Is Collective Memory? Definition & History
The term 'collective memory' was coined by the French philosopher Maurice Halbwachs to describe the process by which groups of people remember things and construct their group identities.
Updated Mar 23, 2026






















