“Only ruins remain and the beauty of the natural environment.” Lord Byron ΧΑΛΑΣΜΑΤΑ Γύρισα στα ξανθά παιδιάτικα λημέρια, γύρισα στο
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Vive le terroir! Family reunion dinner in Marathon, Greece
Terroir is a concept almost untranslatable, combining soil, weather, region and notions of authenticity, of genuineness and particularity — of
Continue readingThe burning of frigate Hellas in 1831 by Admiral Miaoulis – Η πυρπολησις της φρεγατας “Ελλας” το 1831 απο το ναυαρχο Μιαουλη
Introduction Greece is a country with a very rich history in civil strife and conflict, escalating to war. Today’s post
Continue readingAphrodite (Venus), Pan and Eros: A sculpture in the National Archaelogical Museum of Athens
A sculpture of Aphrodite, Pan and Eros, exhibited in the National Archaelogical Museum of Athens, in Greece, is the subject
Continue readingGreece’s Golden Dawn: Better late than never?
In February 27th 2013, in a post on Golden Dawn’s proselytizing children, I wrote: “Why New Democracy, PASOK, Democratic Left
Continue readingObjects that tell a story: (2) A poetry book in English
“During the First World War Hoelderlin’s hymns were packed in the soldier’s knapsack together with cleaning gear”. Martin Heidegger, “The
Continue readingGreen peas, potatoes and artichokes: a ticket to heaven
Today I have a humble but most delicious dish that I consider a ticket to heaven. And I must confess,
Continue readingProselytizing children and adolescents to fascism – Greece’s Golden Dawn “spiritual awakening” seminars
Europe has a tradition in democracy. Democracy was born in Athens, Greece. However, today democracy is having a really tough
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Hasan Tahsin Pasha: A hero, a traitor, or just not up to his responsibilities?
Last update on 22nd August 2024 Pasha (Paşa in Turkish) was a high rank in the Ottoman political and military
Continue readingBotrini’s Restaurant, Athens, Greece
I recently visited Botrini’s Restaurant in a suburb of Athens, Greece. Hector Botrini is one of the best chefs in
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