Author: Iro

Oxford Alumna, Prehistoric Archaeologist, English Teacher (QTS, GTCS), Greek Teacher, MoMA & Coursera Mentor & Mentor Guide, Translator for Global Translator Community, Moderator & Founding member of the “Mu.SA (MOOC) Network, Bookworm, Psychology Enthusiast, Interested in Politics & Philosophy, Portraitist, Art Lover, Traveler since I was a forty-day old baby, Learner, Gypsy Soul, Chocoholic “Το χαμόγελο του παιδιού – The Smile of the Child” supporter, Ελπίδα Σύλλογος Φίλων Παιδιών με καρκίνο «ΕΛΠΙΔΑ» - ELPIDA (HOPE) Friends’ Association of Children with cancer supporter, “Little Princess Trust” supporter

Museum or Mosque?

Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia has been a monument to selective readings of history. Mehmet the Conqueror converted the cathedral of Hagia Sophia to a mosque after the conquest of Constantinople in 1453. It was a symbolic move. The conversion involved minimal physical transformation and even the name remained the same: Ayasofya Camii. Since its construction in... Continue Reading →

August 23, 2020 0

Της αγάπης…

Μπακίρι από Γιαννιώτη γανωτζήνα φέγγει να σπιθοβολάει το γέλιο σου,τα λόγια σου να σκάνε μέσα μουσαν τις χειρομπομπίδες.Κορμί που λάχτιζες σαν αγριμάκιπροτού σε πάρει ο ύπνος,τρεις νύχτες τώρα με διπλό προσκέφαλοαχνίζω νικοτίνη,τρέχω με ογδόντα πυρετόύστερα με διακόσιατρελαίνομαι στις δημοσιές.Κι η μοναξιά ένα μάθημα πικρόκι ο θάνατος μια μαύρη κουβαρίστρα,έλα με την αγάπη,έλα με το νερό.Μη... Continue Reading →

August 22, 2020 0

Santorini (Greece)

People from all over the world have visited Santorini in Greece. Even more will visit the island in the future. But can you visualize the island's "metamorphosis" throughout time and the impact & consequences of the volcano eruption? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag18yf9u7e4 Source: http://www.cuervito.gr/santorini-volcano-history/

August 22, 2020 0

One Year! Our First Year!

It's been a year since I registered with WordPress and started blogging. A year full of happy moments, surprises, difficulties and COVID-19. Let's stay healthy, let's keep blogging, let's keep living no matter what life throws at us! Stay safe! Stay positive!

August 20, 2020 0

Η Παναγία με τον Χριστό

Η Παναγία με τον Χριστό (πριν τον Μάιο του 1935)Παρθένης Κωνσταντίνος (1878 / 1879 - 1967)Λάδι και μολύβι σε καμβά, 68 x 57 εκ.Δωρεά Σοφίας Παρθένηαρ. έργου: Π. 6478Η εικόνα που κοσμεί το γραφείο του Πρωθυπουργού της Ελλάδος. https://www.nationalgallery.gr/el/sulloges/collection/sulloges/i-panagia-me-ton-hristo.html

August 19, 2020 0

Falko One

Falko One's street art has taken him from his beloved Cape Town to Singapore, Dubai and beyond. In search of something closer to home, the internationally renowned graffiti artist embarked on a journey across South Africa with Red Bull to leave his mark in colourful murals in each of the towns, small dorpies and informal... Continue Reading →

August 19, 2020 0

Cycladic Society (Narration / poem by Professor Stampolidis)

The Director of the Museum of Cycladic Art, Professor N. Chr. Stampolidis narrates the rise of the Early Cycladic society (3200 to 2000 B.C.) and its civilization through the prism of the cycladic figurine, the symbol that defined globally the history of Art from the Prehistoric Age up until the 21st century because of its... Continue Reading →

August 16, 2020 0

Call for Contributions | Extension of Deadline # After LockdownVery Short Stories about Enduring a Global Pandemic

Call for Contributions | Extension of Deadline# After LockdownVery Short Stories about Enduring a Global PandemicIn response to requests we have received for additional time, we are pleased to extend the deadline until Sunday, August 2.Call for... Continue Reading →

July 27, 2020 0

Want to put your history knowledge to the test?

Try your hand at hundreds of questions which range across your favourite historical topics and eras… Our featured quizzes 57 history questions for your home pub quiz (updated) History quiz: how much do you know about Tudor Queen Elizabeth I? From The Crown to Queen Elizabeth’s corgis: 24 history questions about the royal family for your home... Continue Reading →

July 22, 2020 0

Send Them Back: The Parthenon Marbles

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUc7W4-x_6a95hC2OCRSmhQkl2Z5htuuM This is a playlist I created about the Parthenon Marbles, the history of the Acropolis, with virtual tours, information on how it was built, on the demand for their return home, the new Acropolis Museum, a debate etc. (Right click on Open link in new tab and you will see the playlist.)

July 19, 2020 0