Introduction In the context of a MOOC I am taking on the First World War and Modern Philosophy, I read
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On “Absolute” and “Total” War
Introduction In the context of an online course I am taking, I recently read von Clausewitz’s “On War” and from
Continue readingFrankenstein Junior, a movie by Mel Brooks
This is a great comedy, made by Mel Brooks in 1974, quite possibly his best movie. The hero, Dr. Frederick
Continue readingRed Mullet … a gastronomic tour – Τρίγλη ή Μπαρμπούνι…..μια γαστρονομική περιήγηση
Το άρθρο αυτό είναι δίγλωσσο, ελληνικά και αγγλικά. Ξεκινω με μια ελληνική παράγραφο, και συνεχίζω με την αγγλική. Μερικές φορές,
Continue readingThe Japanese art of sumi-e
Sumi-e (墨絵), also called suiboku-ga (水墨画), is Japanese ink wash painting. Sumi-e painting evolved in the 5th century from Chinese calligraphy. The main subjects
Continue readingAnselm Kiefer, Velimir Khlebnikov and Submarines
“Time, Measure of the world – Fate of the people. The New Doctrine of War: Naval Battles Recur Every 317
Continue readingPost facto notes: Greek General Elections – September 2015
On the day the new Government of Greece is sworn in office, I would like to offer some post facto
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One day before Greek citizens go to the polls for the third time in 2015, I would like to offer some
Continue readingMarta Abba: Luigi Pirandello’s muse and unfulfilled love
In February 1925, the 58-year-old world-famous playwright Luigi Pirandello met Marta Abba, an unknown actress half his age, and fell in
Continue readingAnglo-Saxons in Byzantium – a snippet of history (2)
Today I continue the snippets of history ‘series’,with the presence of Anglo-Saxons in Byzantium. This is related to the Varangian
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