The standard work on Attic dramatic festivals is Arthur Pickard-Cambridge, The Dramatic Festivals of Athens, 2nd ed. rev. by John Gould and David M. Lewis (1988). Fifth-century Athenian building is put in a political context in Johannes Sipko Boersma, Athenian Building Policy from 561/0 ...
Now you can see acclaimed musicians and film festivals in this incredible setting, with the impressive shape of Mount Etna a fitting backdrop. Teatro Greco (the Greek Theater) is one of the largest ancient theaters in Sicily. The semi-circular design is typically Greek. A smaller Greek ...
Finding ways to snip through conservative notions and find a broader, more liberal and accepting world through those knots is very obviously near and dear to Vardalos's heart, and bless her for it. Mo family, mo problems. Credit: Focus Features The problem is that for all of its big ...
nian status symbol (“I was the daughter of apentakosiomedimnos”). An interesting suggestion sees the four classes as originally religious in character: their members may have hadallocatedfunctions in the festivals of the synoecized Athenian state. This is not strictly provable but is plausible...
Like Christmas, which is related to pre-Christian winter festivals, Easter is connected in many ways with pagan rituals that accompanied the arrival of spring. It is possible that the name "Easter" stemmed from that of Eostre, an Anglo-Saxon goddess of springtime. Easter is also associated ...
Herring filets are commonly found throughout Greece. This recipe is just one way to prepare it. Greek Style Herring Rice Pilaf (Pilafi me Renga) Recipe Ingredients: ...Read More Recipe for Greek Style Fish Piquant Since so much of Greece is on or near the coast, seafood is abundant. Thi...
Bull worship; the concept of the bull as a divine concept, gradually migrated westwards and northwards. The Celtic druids held Tauric festivals at least 2000 years ago, and there is archaeological evidence of bull worship near Newcastle and York in northern England in the UK. ...
Sifnos is also famous for having a large number of churches. In fact, it has more than any other Cycladic island, with a total of 360 churches. Throughout the year, lots of festivals are held as well. Verina Astrais probably the best hotel in Sifnos. It has an amazing infinity pool...
The island is known for its culture, and you can easily find quality art openings, film festivals, fine dining, and theatre in Siros. The architecture has a bit of a northern European feel to it with cobblestone streets and neoclassical mansions tucked against narrow, winding alleys. It’s ...
“All-American” vibe. Not only does Franklin serve as a notable college town, it plays host to a vintage movie theatre, local boutiques, bed & breakfast inns, farmers’ market, and of course the street festivals. It’s a city on the “come up” and we are very proud to be a part...