I define diplomacy as the art of protecting a polity’s interests. A polity is here a politically organized unit. This
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Cupid dancing: from Foggia to London
Today the focus of my attention is a dancing Cupid who managed to find his way from Italy’s Foggia to
Continue readingΓιώργος Μακρής: Περί Θανάτου
Ευχαριστώ την “άτακτη” που μου γνώρισε τον Γιώργο Μακρή. Ω ! η αρχή και το τέλος του ανθρώπινου
Continue readingA House in the Old City of Jerusalem
It was one of these hot summer days. But in Jerusalem a hot summer day begins with freshness. The night’s
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This is a photo journal of a quick visit to the Muslim Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem. It
Continue readingKokoretsi on charcoal but not on the spit – The agony and ecstasy of the grill
Summary This is a post about kokoretsi, the offal delicacy, grilled on charcoal. The challenge is that on this occasion
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P1: I am proud. P2: Why? P1: Because I went through a tough negotiation and I am the winner. P2:
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P1: Justice will prevail. P2: The stronger will prevail. P1: You are a slave of the dominant powers. P2:
Continue readingΘυσιάζω αρνάκι άσπρο και παχύ, Μαρία Πενταγιώτισσα
Executive Summary Dear non-Greek speaking readers, I am honored to have you visiting my site. This is to let you
Continue readingA visit to Nuremberg’s Kongresshalle
A visit to Nuremberg’s Kongresshalle (Congress Hall) and the Documentation Center which is located on site requires a minimum of 2
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