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Since watching the launch and docking of the Dragon spacecraft, I’m in a space mood. So today, on our virtual journey, I’m going to take you to an unlikely place: we’re going to go out to space, gaze at the … Continue reading
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On May 17th, 1902, 115 years ago, to the day, former Minister of Education, Spyridon Stais, and Curator of Antiquities, Gabriel Byzantinos, were in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, examining some nondescript fragments that had been pulled from the famous … Continue reading
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I’ve said it before: spring is in the city. No further comments are necessary. (This photo, as well as that with the orange tree, are dedicated to my wife, who loves living things far more than ancient ceramics. As an … Continue reading
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Every year, after being cold and nasty for a few days, January always gives us a first taste of the coming spring. Sunday was such a day – warm and sunny, it was a perfect day for a walk in … Continue reading
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I was planning another photo for this week, but it’ll have to wait: yesterday, right after the tour at Philopappou hill, I caught the full moon rising over the Acropolis. I was in the area of Thisseion – from there … Continue reading
Aristotle, Greek tourist guide 