Greeks have long looked to the heavens for inspiration. Indeed most of the constellations were given their names by Ptolemy, a Greek astronomer from the 2nd century BCE. Most of the names came from legendary Greek figures, both male and female
‘What goes around, comes around’ is a well-known adage and rarely is it better demonstrated than in the Mediterranean with its frequent interchange of people and cultures – especially when it comes to food. And never more so when it
ROMEIKO, ROMIEKO – WHEREFORE ART THOU ROMEIKO? So Shakespeare is in the bar at the Globe Tavern enjoying a flagon of fine Cretan wine – and it’s delicious. Lifting his glass and draining the dregs he calls to the landlord
SIZE MATTERS – AND WE’RE NUMBER 1 In total there are around 6,000 islands in Greece although only 200 or so are inhabited by humans – some of the others support populations of goats, or a few olive trees, but
(Or: LIFE’S A BEACH AND THEN YOU FLY) August is the month when local Cretans take some time out, head to the beach and take to the water. No surprises really – the sea is only a little bit cooler
It’s been 46 years since Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson exploded onto our screens in Grease extolling the wonders of long hot summer nights. They probably got together happily for a few years and had kids but hey, you know
