When is a Celt not a Celt?
Controversy is raging between “Celtomaniacs” and “Celtosceptics” as to who… Read More »When is a Celt not a Celt?
Lectures
Cyprus, the petri dish of History
Cyprus has always been coveted for its copper, from which… Read More »Cyprus, the petri dish of History
Tales of Alexandria
Alexander, Cleopatra, Hypatia and others Founded by the charismatic Alexander… Read More »Tales of Alexandria
The Iberian Peninsula and “Convivencia”
The word “Convivencia” describes the cohabitation of the three monotheistic… Read More »The Iberian Peninsula and “Convivencia”
« Stronger than lions, gentler than lambs »: the Military Orders
This is how Saint Bernard described the Hospitallers of Saint… Read More »« Stronger than lions, gentler than lambs »: the Military Orders
Portuguese Discoveries
In the 15th century, a young Portuguese prince, known as… Read More »Portuguese Discoveries
Greece before Greece: The Cyclades and Crete
Until the late 19th century, very little was known about… Read More »Greece before Greece: The Cyclades and Crete
Splendour and decadence in Venice
Venice is a special place which fascinates but can also… Read More »Splendour and decadence in Venice
“Sawadee Kha”, an introduction to Thai culture and history
Greeting someone in Thailand is not that easy : the way… Read More »“Sawadee Kha”, an introduction to Thai culture and history
Singapore, the only surviving child of Sir Stamford Raffles
Dwarfed by tall skyscrapers, the statue of Raffles stares into… Read More »Singapore, the only surviving child of Sir Stamford Raffles