Journal

Greek Souvlaki in London: Agora

Tucked away in Borough Market, Agora is a vibrant Greek restaurant serving bold dips, fresh flatbreads, and modern takes on classic skewers. Packed with flavour and full of energy, it is well worth...

Mount Athos: The Monastic Republic Lost in Time

On a remote peninsula in northern Greece, a world apart from modern life has endured for over a millennium. Mount Athos, an autonomous monastic republic within Greece, is home to twenty Orthodox mo...

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. 

Venus of Milo: From the Greek Island Milos to the Louvre

One does not simply stumble upon a goddess - unless, of course, one is a 19th-century Greek farmer named Yorgos Kentrotas, and the goddess in question has been buried on the Greek island of Milos f...

Naxos Apothecary: A Wellness Lab Inspired by the Aegean

In a light-filled corner of central Athens, Naxos Apothecary merges island heritage, precious Greek herbs, the science of homeopathy, and statement design - all in one space. Housed in the oldest h...

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.

Not your birthday, still your name day: the Tradition of 'Name Days' in Greece

In Greece, one’s name is not merely a matter of personal identity, it is a cause for celebration. According to the traditions of the Greek Orthodox Church, each day of the year is dedicated to a sa...

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.