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Immigrant mail order brides, a phenomenon examined in ‘Promised Brides’ book

Critics have dubbed Dr Panayota Nazou’s book ‘Promised Brides’ the most systematic and coherent research into the promised brides practice of first generation Greek migrants to Australia The phenomenon occurred mainly between …

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Seeking submissions for 65th issue of Antipodes

The 65th issue of the literary periodical Antipodes will be launched οn October, 2019. This year the periodical is celebrating its 46th year of continuous circulation. The issue will pay …

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Australian dollars and Greek sense

There are some people who are filled with energy, enough to power a house. Effie Zahos is one of these people. Her energy bursts out of the phone and sweeps …

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Zac Adraneia’s travels lead to wanderlust, introspection and philosophy

When people’s travels transform into journeys, the impact can be undoubtedly life-changing. Whether it be epiphany of one experience or the cumulative impact in a series of experiences, travel enriches …

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Award-winning Aussie author Hannah Kent set to visit Greece

Award-winning Austrailan writer Hannah Kent will be in Athens and Thessaloniki to visit her readers on Tuesday, February 19, and Wednesday, February 20. The author has millions of fans around …

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‘The Old Greeks’, a multimedia exploration of migration

Drawing on the events surrounding the arrival of his family in Australia, Professor of Film Studies Dr George Kouvaros created his book – The Old Greeks: Cinema, Photography, Migration – to explore …

Life

The Greeks and nothing: a philosophical perspective

In virtually every area of research, be it in science, mathematics, philosophy, or theology, the ideas of ancient Greek thinkers are the roots*, having spread deeply as the basis of …

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What’s a yiayia? Feelgood kiddies book explores a special relationship

One day while at school, Stella Stamatakis’ daughter Elle, at the time five years old, was particularly excited. Her yiayia was visiting from Adelaide, which meant she would be picking up her …

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Biography of Mike Cumberlege, revealing a hero of the Aegean

The first ever biography of Lt Cdr Mike Cumberlege by Robin Knight is a precious record of a remarkable man – a British naval officer whose exploits in Greece and …

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‘Poppy’, a novel based on the history of Kasos

The historical tragedy that occurred in Kasos during the invasion of the Turkish and Egyptian forces in May 1824 was the inspiration behind Poppy, the first novel by Margaret Lygnos. …

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