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The Origins of Peace: John Martino on Olympia and the birth of the Olympic Games
John A. Martino and Michael P. O’Kane’s historical novel ‘Olympia and the Birth of the Olympic Games’ takes readers to the dawn of an “ancient Hellenic civilisation” following the Greek …
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Women defy stereotypes in Melbourne and Canberra Epiphany ceremonies
While it is customary for men to dominate the retrieval of the Holy Cross during Theophany celebrations, it was two women, one in Melbourne and another in Canberra, who defied …
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Diatribe: Before midnight
Every New Year’s Eve, wherever I may find myself, as I watch the passage of the dial across the clock until midnight, I hear the words of Cavafy’s poem “Since …
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Medical help arrives by sea to Greece’s isolated islands
Outside the school of one of Greece’s smallest inhabited islands, Sikinos, two massive trucks have braved an eight-hour sea voyage to bring residents much-needed medical expertise in the depths of …
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What’s On November 2-9: Music, festivals, food and more to celebrate Greek culture
VIC Book Launch: John Berger and Me The acclaimed author Christos Tsiolkas will join Nikos Papastergiadis in a conversation to mark the occasion of his new book in this free …
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What’s On October 26 to November 2: Celebrating Greek culture with music, food, festivals and more
VIC Olympia & Yitonia Rooftop Party – Oxi Day Join Olympia and Yitonia for an unforgettable day of music, culture, and celebration in honour of Oxi Day. There will be …
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What’s On October 19-26: The best Greek Cultural events of the week in Melbourne and beyond
VIC Live at the Greek Presents Dio Patrides Dio Patrides was formed in 2017 as a group of friends who decided to merge their musical talents and create a live …
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What’s On October 12-19: Culture, food, art, music, film and more
VIC ANZAC The Greek Chapter Screening with Q+A This free screening event is part of the 2024 Greek Film Festival. April 1941 – Hitler launches his invasion of Greece. In …
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From ancient arenas to the AFL Grand Final: How sport keeps us together
Sport isn’t just about watching athletes invade each other’s personal space in ways that would get the rest of us fired. From ancient Greece to the AFL Grand Final, sport …
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The Children Talk to Us: ‘I Don’t Want to Go Back to School’ by Effie Panagopoulou
As August bid us farewell, it took with it the taste of salty sea air, the feeling of the scorching sun by the waves, the endless hours of carefree play, …