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[Gallery] Mosaic Master

"IT'S JUST YOU IN YOUR WORKSHOP FOR AN INFINITE NUMBER OF HOURS...AND YOU HAVE TO LEARN TO BE ACCEPTING OF THIS WAY OF LIFE." -...

ART + DESIGN

Mosaic Master: DIMITRIS VAFEIADIS

"IT'S JUST YOU IN YOUR WORKSHOP FOR AN INFINITE NUMBER OF HOURS...AND YOU HAVE TO LEARN TO BE ACCEPTING OF THIS WAY OF LIFE." A...

CULTURE + HISTORY

A Votive Playground at the Center of the Earth: THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF DELPHI

Taking a stroll through the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one will journey through centuries of history, culture, architecture, art...

CUISINE

Raw Lemon Tart: A FRESH SLICE

This no-bake raw lemon tart is a sweet symphony of flavor for your tastebuds. This one is perfect for fans of rich cashews, almonds,...

CUISINE

Watermelon Feta Margarita: A REFRESHING SUMMER SPLASH

This extremely refreshing watermelon margarita is the perfect drink for this summer! Iced feta on the rim adds that extra salty twist to...

CUISINE

Loukoumi Ice Cream: ROSE PETALS FOR LADIES & GENTS

This Loukoumi ice cream flaunts a velvety texture and an amazing flavor it picks up from a pleasant mix of Turkish delight, rose water...

ECOLOGY

King of the Forest: Cervus Elaphus - THE RED DEER OF GREECE

"...BIODIVERSITY IS NOTHING BUT A WEB OF INEXTRICABLY CONNECTED LINKS." A sacred animal to Artemis, ancient goddess of the hunt and...

ECOLOGY

Plight of the Asproparis: THE RARE EGYPTIAN VULTURE

"THE WORST THING FOR US IS LOSING BIRDS THAT WE KNOW. LOSING A BIRD AFTER IT HAS TRAVELED ALL THE WAY FROM AFRICA IS ESPECIALLY...

CULTURE + HISTORY

Coins: A Brief History - FROM ANTIQUITY & BEYOND

"...BUT MONEY (ΝΟΜΙΣΜΑ)...EXISTS NOT BY NATURE, BUT BY LAW (ΝΟΜΟΣ), AND IT IS IN OUR POWER TO CHANGE IT AND MAKE IT USELESS." -...

CULTURE + HISTORY

Grèce en Vogue: A New Wave of American Philhellenism in the 1920s

"THEY WERE MEMBERS OF THE SAME GENERATION THAT HAD 'LOST' ITSELF IN EUROPE...THESE NEW AMERICAN PHILHELLENES HAD MUCH IN COMMON: A...

ECOLOGY

Of Avian Dreams: THE BIRDS OF GREECE

"BIRDS TRAVEL THOUSANDS OF KILOMETERS EACH YEAR TO BREED AND THEN GO BACK TO WHERE THEY CAME FROM...SOME OF THEM MAY EVEN CHOOSE THE...

CULTURE + HISTORY

The Importance of Being Ernst: ERNST ZILLER

"IN SUM, ERNST ZILLER WAS AMAZING. POLYMECHANOS IS THE WORD THAAT COMES TO MIND." I love the First Cemetery of Athens...its trees and...

What Lies Beneath: The Great Excavation SACRED DELPHI

"THE FIND IN INSCRIPTIONS AND IN SCULPTURE IS OF EXTRAORDINARY RICHNESS AND INTEREST, AND WILL FORM AN EPOCH IN THE HISTORY OF...

DESTINATIONS

Of Mountains & Sea: THE REGION OF FOKIDA

A region of renowned history, the prefecture of Fokida lies in central Greece, north of the Gulf of Corinth. A breathtaking combination...

CULTURE + HISTORY

Of Secret Love Letters, Queerness & Reimagining Life as a Greek: BIOGRAPHY OF EVA PALMER SIKELIANOS

"EVERY LETTER, EVERY ACT BORE THE MARKS OF PERSONAL DESIRE AND A WISHED-FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION" - DR. ARTEMIS LEONTIS It was over...

Pour it Up: THE TERRACOTTA KYLIX

Known for their hospitality, festivities and merrymaking, the Ancient Greeks loved themselves a nice kylix of wine. Characterized by its...

CULTURE + HISTORY

A Celebration of Antiquity Reimagined: DELPHIC FESTIVALS

Some 35 years after the Great Excavation of 1892 that unearthed Delphi’s treasures, two individuals with a passion for history and the...

ART + DESIGN

A Brushstroke of Light: THE ART OF MARIOS TZAVELLAS

"ART MAKES SOCIETY MORE HUMANE." Born in Himara, Albania, Marios Tzavellas had the stroke of creativity from an early age, nurturing...

ART + DESIGN

A Palace of Troy in Athens: ILIOU MELATHRON

"AS THE MANSION'S NAME SUGGESTS, IT IS A PALACE OF TROY, OR ILION." Home to the Numismatic Museum of Athens, the Iliou Melathron was...

CULTURE + HISTORY

Carl W. Blegen: Personal & ArchaeologicalNarratives

Carl Blegen is the most famous American archaeologist ever to work in Greece, and no American has ever had a greater impact on Greek...

CULTURE + HISTORY

Embracing Victory's Honor: THE CHARIOTEER OF DELPHI

An earthquake shakes the sacred sanctuary of Delphi in 373 BC, causing a seismic catastrophe that buries one of the world’s most...

ART + DESIGN

Crete-Inspired Ceramic Art: EA CERAMIC STUDIO

"IT'S FASCINATING HOW SOIL, COLLECTED FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF CRETE ISLAND, CAN BE TURNED INTO CERAMICS FOR EVERYDAY USE." - ARIS...

CULTURE + HISTORY

An Urban Gem: NUMISMATIC MUSEUM ATHENS

"THE NUMISMATIC COLLECTION OF GREECE HAS ITS ROOTS ON THE ARGO-SARONIC ISLAND OF AEGINA." A priceless treasure in the heart of...

CULTURE + HISTORY

Home of the Delphic Idea: MUSEUM OF DELPHIC FESTIVALS

The mystery and allure of ancient Delphi have been an influence to many a curious traveler. One such individual was Eva Palmer...