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Hippocrates and willow bark? What you know about the history of aspirin is probably wrong
Aspirin is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Its main ingredient comes from a natural product, salicin, found in plants such as willow and myrtle. Aspirin …
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Opinion: What Greek history can teach us moving forward
On 28 October, Greeks around the world commemorate OXI Day and the Greek fighting spirit. When we look at the rich history of Greece from ancient times, to refusing to …
In the beginning was the (Greek) Word – Christianity’s Hellenistic origins
“In the beginning was the Word.” Do you remember that line? Even those who have drifted away from the church might recall this opening to John’s Gospel. John continues: ‘and …
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Cleopatra’s Golden Rule – or, she who has the gold, makes the rules
Gal Gadot, an Israeli of Ashkenazi (European) heritage, and a former Miss Universe contestant, is slated to produce and star in another movie about Cleopatra (VII), promising to capture the …
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The Annunciation of Our Lady will open its doors to parishioners before Christmas
This letter was received by Neos Kosmos (Greek edition) from Father Vanikiotis letting people know that Evangelismos is due to open soon now that restoration works are complete: Dear fellow …
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Government’s ineptitude turned COVID-19 from a health crisis to an economic one
The COVID-19 crisis continues in Australia. This crisis was supposed to have manifested itself as a public health matter, with experts making dire predictions of significant mortality rates and an …
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An ode to those departed and departing
My aunty Fotoula died last week at 91. She had a good life. She left behind daughters, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. As with every passing of that generation of migrants, …
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Fantasy of Philotely from Simonides of Ceos to modern cuisine
Simonides of Ceos was a man of many talents. According to legend, he was responsible for the invention of the Greek letters ω, η, ξ, ψ. If I had invented …
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Australia’s Budget Review: Hey big spender… the trillionaire!
Last Tuesday, Josh Frydenberg handed down this year’s highly anticipated Federal Budget. Australia was absolutely ‘Back in Black’… a deep black hole from which only a 10 year Odyssey could …
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Good Samaritan, busybody or drama queen?
Things were clearer in Jesus’ time. According to the bible, a follower asked Jesus to explain: “Who is my neighbour?” Jesus gave the example of the man going from Jerusalem …