Journal

The Story Behind the Owl Medallion Charm

Inspired by the Goddess Athena’s sacred companion, Cassandra’s Owl Medallion charm embodies wisdom, strength, and clarity. A symbol for new beginnings and achievement.

Stones that Speak Greek

Discover the hidden Greek meanings behind your favourite gemstones. From amethyst to opal, these ancient stones tell stories of protection, clarity and transformation.

A Taste of Greek Winter

Discover the essence of Greek winter through two beloved festive confections: kourabiedes and melomakarona. Kourabiedes, buttery almond cookies dusted with powdered sugar, and melomakarona, honey-s...

The Season of Acorns

This autumn, Kea’s oak forests brim with acorns. Marcie Mayer transforms them into flour, oil, and treats, blending ancient tradition with modern sustainable cuisine.

The Power of Purple: The Stone of Emperors

Named from the Greek porphyra (purple), porphyry is a volcanic rock famed for its rich purple-red hue - once one of the most prized stones of the ancient world.

The Tale of the Trident

The trident, symbol of divine power and the sea’s command, unites Poseidon and Neptune, gods whose legacy still flows through Europe’s fountains.

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...