I visited Vilnius for a meeting some time ago and had lunch at a wonderful place, “Bistro 18” in the
Continue readingMonastery of the Life-giving Spring near Metsovo, Greece – Μονή Ζωοδόχου Πηγής, Ανθοχώρι Μετσόβου
Το μοναστήρι της Ζωοδόχου Πηγής βρίσκεται στη θέση Κόκκινο Λιθάρι, στους πρόποδες του όρους Περιστέρα, κοντά στο χωριό Ανθοχώρι, 10
Continue readingIts Kale: The southeastern Citadel in the Castle of Ioannina in Greece
In a previous post, I wrote about the northeastern citadel inside the castle of Ioannina, in the northwestern region of
Continue readingThe northeastern citadel in the castle of Ioannina, Greece
Ioannina is a city in the northwestern region of Epirus, Greece. It has a rich history, which is partly reflected
Continue readingChrist’s Passion in the Thyssen – Bornemisza Museum of Madrid
Christ’s Passion is the pivotal event for Christians all over the world. This is the reason that it has been
Continue readingThe Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner: Written by Himself: With a detail of curious traditionary facts and other evidence by the editor
Introduction The long title belongs to a novel by Scottish author James Hogg, published anonymously in 1824. This masterpiece was
Continue readingHome smoked pork shank – Σπιτικό Καπνιστό Χοιρινό Κότσι
Today’s post is about home smoking pork shanks. Smoking foods is not widespread in Greece, and until today I have
Continue readingNew article in CNN Greece: “Will SYRIZA last for the full four year term?” (in Greek)
I wrote an article trying to answer the question whether SYRIZA, the political party ruling Greece today will be able
Continue readingNew article in CNN Greece: “On Systems” – “Περί Συστημάτων” (in Greek)
I wrote this article (in Greek) as I was perplexed by the use of the word “system” in the political
Continue readingWhat did Kierkegaard learn from his study of Socrates and how is it relevant in today’s world?
Kierkegaard, the eccentric Danish Philosopher of early 19th century, wrote his Master’s Thesis on Socrates’ “Concept of Irony.” This was not
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