Serifos: The Intangible Cultural Heritage of Its Mining Activity
Serifos, a small island in the western Cyclades, has a long history tied to its iron and copper...
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Poliochne on the Island of Lemnos: The Earliest Evidence of Social and Civic Structure in Europe
Ancient Poliochne, on the east coast of the North Aegean island of Lemnos is considered one of the...
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The “Syrmata” of Milos: Adaptive Architecture and Cultural Heritage
The “syrmata” (wires) buildings on the island of Milos are traditional small, single-room...
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The Museum of Aegean Boatbuilding and Maritime Crafts and the Wooden Boatbuilding School in Samos: the revival of Greek traditional boatbuilding
The craft of building wooden boats is a living tradition that has been practiced across all Greece...
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Book of the Month: “Hydra in Winter” by Shelley Dark
When Shelley Dark lands solo on the Greek island of Hydra for two weeks in the dead of winter, she’s not chasing sunny beaches. She’s hunting a pirate—her husband’s great-great-grandfather and Australia’s first Greek convict. Armed with an umbrella, a cashmere scarf, and zero Greek skills,...
10th Beyond Borders Kastellorizo International Documentary Festival - Greek News Agenda
For its 10th anniversary, “Beyond Borders” Kastellorizo International Documentary Festival celebrates with a special edition dedicated to Greece and its creative powers. This year’s festival, which will take place on August 24-30, on the history of Greek documentaries, and their efforts to rec...