On a hillside overlooking the fertile plain of Arisvi lies the ruins of the ancient Aeolic Sanctuary of Klopedi. Here, at the beginning of the last century, Dimitrios Evangelides, Curator of the local Ephorate of Antiquities at that time, excavated the remains of two archaic temples. These are considered important monuments for the history of ancient architecture, as they remain unique examples of the Aeolic style in Greece. Continue reading
The early Christian Basilica of Halinados is only 4.5 km from Agia Paraskevi and is one of a number of ancient sites in the area. Like so many of the ancient sites on Lesvos, it is to be found along a dirt road and has almost no signs to get you there. Our map at the bottom of the page should give you a little help finding it. Continue reading
The BBC spelling of Lesvos as Lesbos is a little embarrassing but I have presented the programme title and review as written by the BBC. Please accept my apologies.
With a PhD in Papyrology, Margaret Mountford (The Apprentice) goes in search of the truth behind the legend of Sappho, the most controversial writer of the ancient world and the first authentic woman’s voice in western history.
Watch the full program on YouTube here.
A lost papyrus inspires Margaret to go on a journey of exploration. From the fragmentary documents, ruined temple architecture and surviving oriental jewellery, we conjure the real world of the woman, whose erotic writings gave us the words ‘sapphic’ and ‘lesbian’, after the island of Lesbos the place of her birth.
Was Sappho indeed the first lesbian – a priestess, prostitute, stern schoolmistress or aristocratic lady of leisure, as readers over the centuries have variously alleged? Margaret looks at how each generation’s view of the archetypal liberated woman of letters tells us as much about us and our fears and concerns as it does about her.
Commissioned by Greg Sanderson, BBC Commissioning Editor, Arts, Music & Events, the 1×60 film is produced by Maya Vision International’s Sally Thomas and directed by Jack MacInnes.
Visit the BBC website Sappho: Love And Life On Lesbos
Lesvos has a different ‘coat’ for each season and each coat has many different colours. The colours can sometimes be subtle but frequently the colours of spring are bold and beautiful. They can take your breath away.
Close up the colours become even more vivid. Below are a few photographs with just some of the many colours of spring.
Are you dreaming of your next Greek holiday? Are you are missing the flavours of Greece? A mouthful of pure sunshine and love!
We found an on-line store where all of the foods come from (you guessed) Greece.
We are not going to claim it’s as good as being here with the cool waters of the Aegean washing away your cares and the sunshine warming your bones. But if you can’t be here, well you might as well enjoy some of the flavours of Greece.
What are your favourite Flavours of Greece?
