As Greece continues to suffer from the worst financial, social and political crisis since the civil war of 1945-1949, I
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Izmir, Turkey: a photo journal
I recently visited Izmir in Turkey for the first time. It was an emotionally difficult trip, as I was overwhelmed
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I recently visited Izmir and toured parts of the Izmir province. Today I publish some of the photos I took
Continue readingA crouching Aphrodite in London
I was in London for a few days and had the opportunity to visit the British Museum. This post is
Continue readingSheikh Beddredin (Badraldin Mahmoud Ben Israel Ben Abdulaziz): Preacher and Rebel
It is almost ironic that one of the bloodiest chapters of Sheikh Bedreddin’s rebellion in 1416-1420 was written on the
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Smyrna, September 1922: When Paradise turned into Hell
“THE TURKISH cavalry presented a magnificent spectacle as it cantered along the waterfront. The horsemen sat high in their saddles,
Continue readingDormition of the Theotokos – Η Κοιμηση της Θεοτοκου
Σημερα ειναι Δεκαπενταυγουστος. Αντιγραφω απο το βιβλιο “Προς Εκκλησιασμο” του Νικου Γαβριηλ Πεντζικη. Today is the 15th of August and
Continue readingOn the Dark Side: A “Fluxus Eleatis” Discourse
Ludwig Wittgenstein: “In a conversation: one person throws a ball; the other does not know whether he is supposed to
Continue readingGrilled aubergines and skinless sausage Italian style
Summer has arrived! I can tell, not because the daily high temperature is steadily at 35 degrees Celcius, but because
Continue readingThe Greek music composer Akis Panou – Ο Ελληνας μουσικοσυνθετης και στιχουργος Ακης Πανου
Για μένα ο δρόμος είναι δρόμος Τι πάει να πει είναι στραβός; Ακης Πανου For me the way is a
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