LITERATURE

Sir James Martin Statue Relocated to the Heart of Parramatta

Sir James Martin Statue Relocated to the Heart of Parramatta

A bronze statue honouring Sir James Martin, philhellene and one of the founding fathers of the modern Australian state of New South Wales, has been relocated to a more ‘fitting’ permanent new site in the very heart of the City of Parramatta.

Under the Spell of a Myth: Empress Sisi in Greece

Under the Spell of a Myth: Empress Sisi in Greece

Famed for her beauty and fashion sense, a little known fact about the captivating Empress Sisi of Austria was her special relationship with Greece and its people – a subject that provides the central theme for a new book: ‘Under the Spell of a Myth: Empress Sisi in Greece’. Greek City Times speaks to the book’s author Stefan Haderer to learn more.

All Hail the New (Greek) King of England Prince Charles Queen Elizabeth dies

All Hail the New (Greek) King of England

A new book by veteran Royal watcher Ian Lloyd, The Duke: 100 Chapters In The Life Of Prince Philip, unearths some interesting particulars pertaining to the Greek background of the Prince and his Greek connections that you probably never knew. Or in some hilarious cases, never wanted to know.

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Her Voice

Her Voice: Greek Women and Their Friends

Called an insightful anthology, ‘Her Voice: Greek Women and their Friends’ contains the individual stories of 42 women – Greek Australian women and their friends to be precise – as they reflect upon the challenges that they have encountered on a myriad of levels in Australia over decades.

Why the World Should Move on from Greek Approach to Maths

Why the World Should Move on from Greek Approach to Maths?

Hate maths? One man suggests that it’s the ancient Greeks to blame! Michael Brooks, who holds a PhD in quantum physics, is a science author, journalist and broadcaster says, “We have a problem with maths. I blame this on our obsession with the ancient Greeks.” Greek City Times spoke with Brooks to understand more about his theories.

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Sophia Stamou’s 'The Anthology of Greek Gastronomy'

Sophia Stamou’s 'The Anthology of Greek Gastronomy'

Accomplished food writer and host and producer of ‘The Anthology of Greek Gastronomy’ Sophia Stamou was only 12 years old when she first started practicing culinary art and continues to collect the best out of any place in Greece she visits during the filming and production of her shows and books. GCT speaks to Sophia to find out more.