An odd Crucifixion

Seeing that it’s Maudy Thursday in Greece, I thought of visiting the Byzantine Museum of Athens today, to see a very odd icon there. It is the oldest of the museum’s and one of the most interesting ones I’ve ever … Continue reading →

25+ centuries of history in one sweep of the eye

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Where can you find all the history of a city in a 180o panorama? Where can you see buildings spanning more than 25 centuries all within view of each other? Where can you find all that in the middle of … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas

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Merry Christmas with an artifact from the Byzantine Museum of Athens:   People usually associate the Orthodox tradition with Byzantine-style icons or murals, but sculptural representations of the life of Christ were not unheard of in the early Christian tradition. … Continue reading →

Flowers of Crete

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The island of Crete is in the Eastern Mediterranean, where Europe, Asia and Africa meet. Given its position and geography (high mountains, craggy canyons) it is no surprise that it has a very rich and varied ecosystem. It is estimated that the island … Continue reading →

It’s not impossible

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Let me share with you a fantasy of mine: The year is 2023, the city is Thessaloniki, Greece, and the place is the city’s central Metro station. Crowds of commuters come and go. Some take a glance at the enormous … Continue reading →