Depicting the Holy Passion: A Visual Journey to the Resurrection

Holy Week in 14 paintings, and the hidden theological difference between the Orthodox and Western Church

Apr 8 • Studying History

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Once Upon a Time, There Was Maria Callas

The truth behind the fairytale

Apr 6 • Studying History

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March 2026

How the 1821 Greek Revolution Changed the World

Shattering empires: The political earthquake that broke the old world order.

Mar 24 • Studying History

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Hypatia of Alexandria: The Murder that Shook Late Antiquity

The story behind the Hollywood myth and her legacy

Mar 16 • Studying History

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The Feminist Saint Philothei

A Pious Noblewoman’s Radical Activism in Ottoman Athens

Mar 9 • Studying History

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February 2026

One year of Studying History: A dream coming true

From a personal therapy session to a thriving community. Thank you for being here (plus an anniversary gift).

Feb 27 • Studying History

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From Nestor's Cup to Nobel Glory: The Greek Alphabet's Odyssey

Celebrating International Greek Language Day

Feb 10 • Studying History

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Historical Movie or Hagiography? The Kapodistrias Phenomenon

The Governor’s Second Death in the Cinema Theaters

Feb 9 • Studying History

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January 2026

The Ghost of Thucydides on Modern Diplomacy

From Pericles to Trump and Carney, and from the Melians to Zelenskyy

Jan 25 • Studying History

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An Ode to the Thigh

Meet Philodemus: The Epicurean Philosopher that befriended Caesar's father-in-law

Jan 13 • Studying History

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Venezuela: A Brief Historical Lesson

From Simón Bolívar's liberation struggles to the modern Bolivarian Republic—and its surprising Greek connection

Jan 5 • Studying History

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December 2025

The Quirky Origins of Holiday Anthems

Cool facts behind some of the most loved Christmas classics

Dec 24, 2025 • Studying History

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