Journal

Maria Sigma: Weaving a New Tradition

Award-winning textile designer Maria Sigma is redefining sustainability in craft through an approach deeply rooted in her Greek heritage. 

Cassandra's guide to Summer in London

What to do, what to see and where to eat this summer in London. 

Spend a Summer with Homer...in London

Discover and join this UCL Summer course led by Cassandra’s advisor on all things Greek, UCL professor Dr Antony Makrinos, and immerse yourself in the world of Homer this summer.

Behind the Scenes: Recreating Anne Boleyn’s necklace

This summer, Anne Boleyn The Musical comes to life at Hever Castle, Anne’s ancestral home, in a breathtaking open-air production by Historalia, founded by Eliane Astor-de Merode and Simon de Merode...

The Art of Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika

A painter, sculptor, engraver, writer, and academic, Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika was a leading figure in 20th-century Greek art, blending the purity of ancient and Byzantine traditions with the radic...

The Vibrant Vision of Argiris Ser

Discover Argiris Saraslanidis, known as Argiris Ser, a transformative force in Greece’s urban and street art scene. 

Y Spend Less? On the Designer Behind the YSL Logo

The iconic interlocked letters of the Yves Saint Laurent logo are among the most recognisable emblems in fashion history. What many may not realise is that the logo was created not by a 20th-centur...

MoSuke: A Franco-African-Japanese Gastronomic Experience

Discover more about the restaurant, MoSuke, which earned France's first Michelin star serving west and central African cuisine.

Exploring the Colombage Architecture of Normandy

Discover the charm of Normandy's iconic Colombage houses with Cassandra. Explore the history and culture of this enchanting region through her unique perspective.  

Young & Vibrant Paris: Cassandra's guide to restaurants and cafés

Mixing the traditional with the new, discover Cassandra's guide to exciting places, restaurants, and cafés to visit in Paris.