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On his only visit to Greece, in 1904, Sigmund Freud experienced brief but unsettling feelings of alienation as he stood
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Maria Callas left this world on the 16th September 1977. On this occasion, I want to share with you a
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The 11th September 2001 is a black day for the USA, but also for all supporters of Democracy in the world.
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Today I present a dish from Romania, which I like very much. It is carp marinated in brine, then grilled
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Today I want to share a dish that is my own variation of the well-known “Mousaka” dish. I start with
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“The film first impinged on the world at large in February 1960 when foreign journalists reported back to their readers,
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This post is long overdue, but better late than never. I visited La Buca four years ago, and it is
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Back in 1995 I visited an exhibition of the late period Degas in the National Gallery of London. Among the
Continue readingImages of Theotokos, the Mother of God – From North to South
Today we are celebrating the Dormition of the Mother of God, Theotokos, and I want to share with you some
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