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Mount Athos, the Autonomous Monastic Republic of the Holy Mountain
On the surface it may appear as though a mini-Byzantium exists on 336 km2 of the Chalcidice in Greece. Byzantium of course was ruled by an emperor who was meant …
For the love of books: The last Greek bookshop in Melbourne
“It is not who we are when we read a … book that is most important, but who we are when we close it.” St Mark the Ascetic. Books are …
Hellene, Romios, Yunnan and more…. in the name of the Greek
This year’s Census gave rise to an interesting cultural phenomenon: the perennial debate as to what our ethnos should be called. As debates go, it is rather baffling. Considering that …
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How Angelo Tsarouchas’ idea in a Melbourne cafe, overtook a small village in Greece
When a Greek says they’ve invited ‘just a few’ of their family members to dinner, what they mean is that you better prepare to close off traffic to a small …
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‘Po Atarau’ or ‘Now is the Hour’ – The Lost Song of Sfakia
Music and song is an important element of human endeavor and interaction. Whether at times of celebration or times of sadness, we all can be touched by an appropriate tune …
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Celebrating the Greek Revolution: An American photographer in 19th century Athens
One of the scenes that comes to mind when we think of our next trip to Greece is the view as we look up to the Acropolis from its surrounds. …
What were the Spartans like? Note to Lego Masters: they didn’t build city walls
In the second episode of the current season of the TV show Lego Masters, contestants were asked to build a castle — then watch it be destroyed by a bowling …
What ancient Greek handwashing can teach us about socio-economic inequality
COVID-19 poses massive challenges nationally and globally when it comes to socio-economic inequality. It has hit the vaccine rollout especially hard, threatening new and potentially more lethal variants, while low-risk …
Family celebrates 108-year-old grandmother’s life
For millennia, olive oil has been associated with a long, healthy life. In the last half century, hundreds of scientific studies have provided evidence for its health benefits. Living over …
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The Hawthorn Spartans return for the VAFA 2021 season
Slowly but surely, local sporting groups are returning to their courts and fields to resume playing after a year off due to COVID-19. Making their way back onto the green, …