Duncan Howitt-Marshall

Myth and Reality in The Odyssey: Can We Map the Journey?

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By Duncan Howitt-Marshall

Myth and Reality in The Odyssey: Can We Map the Journey?

Tracing Odysseus across the ancient Mediterranean reveals how myth, early seafaring, and…

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Lazarakia: The Little Buns That Welcome Holy Week

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By Duncan Howitt-Marshall

Lazarakia: The Little Buns That Welcome Holy Week

On Lazarus Saturday, a centuries-old Greek Easter tradition brings the story of…

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Who Was Homer? The Man Behind the Epic

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By Duncan Howitt-Marshall

Who Was Homer? The Man Behind the Epic

Before the “Iliad” and “Odyssey” took their final epic form, they were…

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Why Spring Is the Best Time to Eat Wild Greens in Greece

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By Duncan Howitt-Marshall

Why Spring Is the Best Time to Eat Wild Greens in Greece

Rustic and nutritious, discover how Greece’s wild greens – “horta” – come…

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There Be Dragons: The Enigmatic Drakospita of Southern Evia

Mainland

By Duncan Howitt-Marshall

There Be Dragons: The Enigmatic Drakospita of Southern Evia

In a country saturated with ancient temples and theatres, southern Evia’s “Dragon…

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Veganism in Greece: What’s It Really Like During “Nistia”?

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By Duncan Howitt-Marshall

Veganism in Greece: What’s It Really Like During “Nistia”?

As Lent approaches, we explore Greece’s surprisingly rich plant-based cuisine – and…

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Despotiko: A Remote Sacred Island in the Cyclades

Islands

By Duncan Howitt-Marshall

Despotiko: A Remote Sacred Island in the Cyclades

New excavations shed light on an ancient shrine – and a wider…

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The Story of Greece’s New Year Lucky Charms

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By Duncan Howitt-Marshall

The Story of Greece’s New Year Lucky Charms

From ornate pomegranates to mythology-inspired jewelry, “gouria” are small objects with a…

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geco by gatsby: athens’ ideal spot for food enthusiasts and culture seekers

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the new alfa with sea salt: expect the unexpected

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culinary capital: the 17 best restaurants in thessaloniki

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culinary capital: the 17 best restaurants in thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is gaining popularity as one of Europe's most exciting culinary destinations. Here we explore its…

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the 19 unesco sites and monuments in greece

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the 19 unesco sites and monuments in greece

In celebration of World Heritage Day on April 18, a round-up of Greece's UNESCO sites is…

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hot stuff! a foodie’s guide to the best eateries in athens

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hot stuff! a foodie’s guide to the best eateries in athens

Join us as we explore the most interesting casual eateries in the Greek capital, where you…

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zohós: greek cuisine with a twist in plaka’s beautiful green garden

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Are you looking for somewhere to eat in Plaka? Look no further! Discover this lovely Green…

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the ultimate guide to the athens epidaurus festival 2024

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the ultimate guide to the athens epidaurus festival 2024

Greece’s premier summer festival in Athens and Epidaurus is a cultural odyssey of music, theatre, dance,…

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