Journal

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...

Cassandra's guide to Summer in London

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

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...

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.