By Roxani Margariti. There was much rejoicing last November in Atlanta, the great city of the new American South. The Atlanta Braves won the Super Bowl!! I must admit that I know shamefully little about this favorite American sport, but in the midst of the celebrations and related commentary I was thrilled to learn about…… Continue reading The pearls of others
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Octopus the magnificent and its Aegean Bronze Age connections
By Dimitra Mylona. This post was born out of awe at a piece of kirie art, by Japanese artist Masayo Fukuda. Fukuda created a magnificent paper-cut octopus. It appears as if fashioned out of fine Belgian lace, yet it is made of a single piece of paper patiently cut to create the desired intricate effect.…… Continue reading Octopus the magnificent and its Aegean Bronze Age connections