Podcasts about Acropolis

A drifter set to die in the gas chamber for a murder he didn't commit offers one last gift to the man who framed him — never imagining what that gift might carry.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Second Sight” (February 27, 1978) ***WD00:46:14.838 = Origin of Superstition, “Three On A Match” (December 16, 1932) ***WD01:00:44.894 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Don't Tell Hilda” (February 27, 1949)01:29:14.739 = Peril, “Darkness Within” (1953) ***WD (LQ)01:58:15.099 = Mystery Playhouse, “Death is a Joker” (May 25, 1941) ***WD02:28:27.475 = Price of Fear, “Meeting In Athens” (July 07, 1973) ***WD02:55:48.036 = Ellery Queen, “Number Thirty-One” (September 07, 1947) ***WD03:24:14.186 = Quiet Please, “If I Should Die Before I Wake” (February 27, 1949)03:53:27.551 = Radio City Playhouse, “The Wind” (October 30, 1949) ***WD04:22:21.175 = Sam Spade, “Death of Dr. Denhoff Caper” (August 09, 1946) ***WD04:51:19.818 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.This episode of #RetroRadio — Old Time Radio in the Dark, hosted by Darren Marlar at WeirdDarkness.com, runs ten classic mystery, crime, and horror broadcasts back to back, from a condemned man who donates his eyes to the very person who framed him to Ray Bradbury's tale of a living, intelligent wind that hunts a man across the globe.CBS Radio Mystery Theater opens the night with "Second Sight," a February 27, 1978 drama hosted by E.G. Marshall in which drifter Larry Millard, condemned to die in the gas chamber for the shotgun murder of farmer Jason Hadley, volunteers his own eyes for an anonymous corneal transplant — handing his sight to Glen Plaxton, the businessman who actually pulled the trigger and framed him to protect a secret reservoir land-grab. After the surgery, Plaxton and his partner Tip Foster begin to suspect that the dead man's eyes may have carried more than vision.Next, Origin of Superstition traces the famous taboo against lighting three cigarettes from a single flame in "Three On A Match," a December 16, 1932 sketch that carries listeners back to 1899 and the Boer War in South Africa, where British officer Captain Frank Mattox laughs off the fire-reading warning of a Zulu medicine man named Grumbo, who reads ruin in the ashes and cautions of "danger in three."In "Don't Tell Hilda," the hard-boiled Pat Novak For Hire (February 27, 1949, starring Jack Webb) finds the San Francisco waterfront boat-for-hire man tangled in murder when a beautiful blonde claiming amnesia collapses dead in a coffee joint after a fatal dose of sleeping pills. Hounded by Inspector Hellman and helped by boozy ex-doctor Jocko Madigan, Novak traces her to a long-vanished heiress named Marcia Halpern and a fortune up on Pacific Heights.Peril offers the 1953 psychological case "Darkness Within," where Mrs. Diana Carson walks into the office of psychiatrist Dr. James Bancroft insisting that her mild-mannered stockbroker husband, Lionel Carson, seized the fireplace tongs and tried to murder her — then woke with no memory of the attack, much like the family cat she found poisoned in the basement. Bancroft must decide whether Lionel suffers a blackout-driven split personality or something far more deliberate.Mystery Playhouse, hosted by Peter Lorre, stages "Death is a Joker" (May 25, 1941), the courtroom confession of Charles Luther, a homely stage comedian on trial for his life who recounts strangling his friend Robert Langwell in a fit of jealousy over the beautiful Julie Wenthoff — and then, hour by terrible hour, is forced to think and act like the cunning criminal he never meant to become.The Price of Fear sends Vincent Price into the August heat of Athens for "Meeting In Athens," a July 7, 1973 chiller in which he befriends young English couple Mark Haxton and Gillian Gilroy on the Acropolis. When Mark vanishes after a late-night seaside villa party arranged by a heavyset stranger named Yannis, Price and Greek police officer Costas Polides uncover a black-market horror in which a man's rarest possession — his AB Rhesus-negative blood, recorded in the diary he kept on everything — can be worth killing for.Ellery Queen investigates "Number Thirty-One" (September 7, 1947), in which suspected international diamond smuggler George Arcaris always books Cabin 31 aboard the steamship Aegea, and a Park Avenue butler from Harlem named Arthur Prine — who liked to play the number 31 in the numbers game — turns up dead in the East River. Ellery and Inspector Queen connect the recurring number to a smuggling ring involving wealthy socialites Pip Istram and Susu Mounting, with guest armchair detective Kent Smith invited to solve it first.Quiet Please turns apocalyptic with "If I Should Wake Before I Die" (February 27, 1949), Wyllis Cooper's parable of Dr. Anderson, a coldly rational scientist who cares only for pure knowledge and never for its uses — even after his own brother Edward dies alone in an orbiting satellite rocket, and even as Project Phaeton, an atomic-fission projectile fired at the moon, sets loose consequences no equation predicted.Radio City Playhouse adapts Ray Bradbury's "The Wind" (October 30, 1949), in which Allen Henderson telephones his friend Herb Thompson again and again, convinced that a living, intelligent wind — one that has stalked him from a crash in the Himalayas across every typhoon and hurricane he survived — has finally surrounded his lonely stone house to claim him, while Herb's wife Jane dismisses the whole thing as madness.Sam Spade closes the night with the "Death of Dr. Denhoff Caper" (August 9, 1946), as Howard Duff's wisecracking detective is hired by psychoanalyst Dr. Gregory Denhoff to fend off a blackmailer named Nicolaitis — only for Denhoff to plunge from his penthouse window, the police to rule it suicide, and a stolen, microfilmed case history on actress Constance Brent to throw suspicion across the grieving widow, a Vienna-trained rival named Dr. Zoya, and Brent's hot-tempered husband.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0700

Will Toyota's domination end as the World Rally Championship heads for gravel in the second half of the season? Can Elfyn Evans deliver the championship title he's threatened to for years? And who's going to win the Acropolis?Luke Barry is joined by DirtFish Women in Motorsport driver Aoife Raftery to preview round eight of the WRC, as well as look back on Raftery's most recent events in her Ford Fiesta Rally3.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

La technologie, censée conduire l'homme vers un mieux-être, n'apporte aucune solution pour améliorer sa vie psychologique, mentale et spirituelle. On a souvent dit et écrit que nous vivons à l'ère technologique, sans oublier de souligner tous les avantages que cela implique.Article de la revue Acropolis de juin 2026, par Delis Steinberg Guzman, philosophe, Ancienne directrice Internationale de Nouvelle Acropole. Lecture par Annie Mille.Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

Même si Marsile Ficin (1433-1499) ne compte pas parmi les figures les plus connues de la Renaissance italienne, les grands artistes en ayant accaparé les honneurs, son importance dans l'histoire de la philosophie et sa contribution au concept même de Renaissance sont fondamentales.Article de la revue Acropolis de juin 2026, par Miguel Artola, philosophe à Nouvelle Acropole Espagne, traduit par Isabelle Ohmann. Lecture par Noëlle Vannini.

Même si une hirondelle ne fait pas le printemps, cet oiseau familier est associé dans l'inconscient aux cycles de la nature mais également à la bonne fortune. En Europe, elle annonce le retour des beaux jours mais aussi les jours saints de Pâques. Pour l'auteur, elle est également associée à la rentrée des classes quand dans son village, commençaient les longs rassemblements – fort bruyants – sur les fils électriques. C'est sans doute pour cela que l'hirondelle est un des oiseaux les plus appréciés des humains et que tous les chasseurs respectent.Article de la revue Acropolis de juin 2026, par Catherine Laffont philosophe à Nouvelle Acropole Bordeaux. Lecture par Marie-France de Moneront.Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

Il existe peu de figures héroïques dans l'art. Souvent, nous pensons aux héros des mythes et légendes, qui nous inspirent en nous offrant des modèles de perfection, et nous incitent à des comportements et à des choix plus audacieux. Mais nous pouvons aussi nous tourner vers des personnages de l'histoire récente, artistes de surcroît, comme Ludwig Van Beethoven.Article de la revue Acropolis de juin 2026, par Benjamin Bohrani, violoniste,  philosophe, directeur de Nouvelle Acropole Toulouse. Lecture par Noëlle Vannini.Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

A fiery sun falls into a calm ocean, ending its day an expectant audience sit in the agora, awaiting knowledge and wisdom. The philosopher steps forward, drawing his gaze from the Acropolis to the gathered few, he sighs, stroking his moustache and beard. He prefers to bring thought, to pose questions, and understand exactly what the hell is going on. Soon, the pregnant pause becomes the ultimate chaos. The world crumbles, following the sun into the sea. Words fill the air, only to be long forgotten. Three lifetimes of wonder and nonsense reduced to questionable audio quality. Witnesses would gladly drink hemlock just to end it all.   Greek wine. That's what we talk about. With the exceptional Mike Boyne.

Hello, and welcome to The Relatable Voice Podcast! Today, we're heading to sunny California to chat with Darlene Koldenhoven — GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, composer, producer, actor, and the unforgettable soprano voice behind Aria in Yanni: Live at the Acropolis. Darlene is now sharing her remarkable journey in her upcoming memoir, Put Your Dress Down and Sing. Find out more are: DarleneKoldenhoven.com

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Awakening Dreams: A Journey Through the Akropolis Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-06-15-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het zonlicht kaatste op de witte stenen van de Akropolis, terwijl Joris, Marijke en Elske zich een weg baanden door de drukte van toeristen die dezelfde begeerde bestemming hadden gekozen.En: The sunlight reflected off the white stones of the Akropolis, as Joris, Marijke, and Elske made their way through the throngs of tourists who had chosen the same coveted destination.Nl: De lucht was gevuld met het vrolijke gezang van krekels en het zachte gekwetter van mensen die gefascineerd naar de overblijfselen van het oude Athene keken.En: The air was filled with the cheerful singing of cicadas and the soft chatter of people who were fascinated by the remnants of ancient Athens.Nl: Joris leefde al van jongs af aan voor geschiedenis.En: Joris had been passionate about history since childhood.Nl: Hij wilde de Akropolis zelf ervaren, de verhalen van het verleden in kleur aan zijn leerlingen vertellen.En: He wanted to experience the Akropolis for himself, to tell his students the stories of the past in vivid detail.Nl: Terwijl hij door de ruïnes liep, besloot hij zijn aandacht te richten op de kleine details die vaak werden overzien.En: As he wandered through the ruins, he decided to focus on the small details that were often overlooked.Nl: Hier een inscriptie, daar een verweerde sculptuur.En: Here an inscription, there a weathered sculpture.Nl: Elk stukje vertelde een eigen verhaal.En: Each piece told its own story.Nl: Aan de andere kant volgde Marijke met een kritisch oog de paden van de voormalige tempels.En: On the other hand, Marijke followed the paths of the former temples with a critical eye.Nl: Ze vroeg zich af of haar werk als archeoloog nog steeds zin had.En: She wondered if her work as an archaeologist still made sense.Nl: Toen ze plotseling een oude collega tegenkwam, richtte hij vragen op haar methoden.En: When she suddenly ran into an old colleague, he questioned her methods.Nl: In plaats van in de verdediging te springen, koos Marijke ervoor om met hem samen te werken.En: Instead of becoming defensive, Marijke chose to collaborate with him.Nl: Misschien kon zij nog iets van hem leren en haar passie weer vinden.En: Perhaps she could learn something from him and rediscover her passion.Nl: Elske, met haar camera stevig in de hand, liep ondertussen rusteloos rond, zoekend naar dat ene perfecte plaatje.En: Meanwhile, Elske, with her camera firmly in hand, wandered restlessly, searching for that one perfect shot.Nl: De toeristen maakten het moeilijk om een goed beeld te krijgen.En: The tourists made it difficult to get a good picture.Nl: Maar ze gaf niet op.En: But she did not give up.Nl: Ze waagde zich aan een steile heuvel voor een uniek uitzicht op de Akropolis bij zonsondergang.En: She ventured up a steep hill for a unique view of the Akropolis at sunset.Nl: Ze hoopte dat deze gewaagde zet haar de ultieme foto zou opleveren.En: She hoped this daring move would give her the ultimate photo.Nl: De zon dook langzaam achter de horizon en kleurde de lucht in oranje en goud.En: The sun slowly dipped behind the horizon, coloring the sky in orange and gold.Nl: Het was alsof de oude ruïnes tot leven kwamen in het warme licht.En: It was as if the ancient ruins came to life in the warm light.Nl: Op dat moment voelde Joris zijn hart sneller kloppen.En: At that moment, Joris felt his heart beat faster.Nl: Hij wist dat zijn leerlingen verrast zouden zijn door deze verhalen en beelden.En: He knew his students would be surprised by these stories and images.Nl: Marijke, naast haar voormalige tegenstander, zag de schoonheid en de complexiteit van het verleden met nieuwe ogen.En: Marijke, next to her former opponent, saw the beauty and complexity of the past with new eyes.Nl: Samen vonden ze een nieuw perspectief en dat gaf haar het vertrouwen en de motivatie die ze nodig had.En: Together they found a new perspective, which gave her the confidence and motivation she needed.Nl: Elske knipte haar camera en wist dat ze het had.En: Elske snapped her camera and knew she had it.Nl: De foto was perfect.En: The photo was perfect.Nl: Het was het bewijs van de schoonheid en de magie van de plek, die de wereld zou laten zien hoeveel deze oude stenen te vertellen hadden.En: It was proof of the beauty and magic of the place, which would show the world how much these ancient stones had to tell.Nl: Met het vallen van de avond daalden ze samen de heuvel af naar de stad.En: As evening fell, they descended the hill together toward the city.Nl: Hun doelen waren bereikt, en elk van hen nam iets bijzonders mee terug.En: Their goals were achieved, and each of them took something special back.Nl: Joris had nieuw materiaal voor zijn lessen, Marijke ontdekte haar passie opnieuw, en Elske stond aan het begin van een veelbelovende carrière.En: Joris had new material for his lessons, Marijke rediscovered her passion, and Elske was at the start of a promising career.Nl: Hun avontuur bij de Akropolis had niet alleen de stenen wakker gemaakt, maar ook hun eigen dromen.En: Their adventure at the Akropolis had awakened not only the stones but also their own dreams. Vocabulary Words:reflected: kaatstethrong: druktecoveted: begeerderemnants: overblijfselenpassionate: leefde voorvivid: kleurruins: ruïnesoverlooked: overzieninscription: inscriptieweathered: verweerdecritical: kritischarchaeologist: archeoloogdefensive: in de verdedigingcollaborate: samenwerkenrediscover: opnieuw ontdekkenrestlessly: rusteloossteep: steiledaring: gewaagdehorizon: horizonventure: waagdeultimate: ultiemedipped: dookcomplexity: complexiteitmotivated: motivatieopponent: tegenstanderperspective: perspectiefuncommon: ongewoonproof: bewijspromising: veelbelovenddescend: daalden

Hello, and welcome to The Relatable Voice Podcast! Today, we're heading to sunny California to chat with Darlene Koldenhoven — GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, composer, producer, actor, and the unforgettable soprano voice behind Aria in Yanni: Live at the Acropolis. Darlene is now sharing her remarkable journey in her upcoming memoir, Put Your Dress Down and Sing. Find out more are: https://www.darlenekoldenhoven.com/

Episode 106: Desmond Child is one of the greatest songwriters and producers of all time. With more than 80 Top 40 hits to his name, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. We recorded this episode of Go With Elmo Lovano in Athens, Greece, sitting in front of the Acropolis at our dear friends home. Desmond takes us inside the stories behind some of the biggest songs in rock and pop history. From Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" and "You Give Love a Bad Name," to Aerosmith's "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" and "Angel," KISS's "I Was Made for Lovin' You," Ricky Martin's "Livin' la Vida Loca," "La Copa de la Vida" (the 1998 FIFA World Cup anthem), and "She Bangs," Cher's "Just Like Jesse James," and so many more. Desmond opens up about growing up in the Miami projects as the son of Cuban bolero songwriter Elena Casals, shares a wild and unforgettable story with Michael Jackson, breaks down his songwriting philosophy and the craft behind decades of hits, and talks about his deep love for Greece. We also discuss his brand-new documentary, Desmond Child Rocks the Parthenon, which recently had its world premiere at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival. This is the story of the man behind the soundtrack of a generation. Let's go! Big thank you's to Lars Rasmussen, Elomida Visviki, Curtis Shaw, George Stampolis and the great producer/songwriter Phoebus for bringing us all together. Huge thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Many thanks to the folks at Ace Studio for supporting the show! Check them out https://acestudio.ai/ Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, ad free episodes, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Desmond: https://www.instagram.com/desmond.child/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com #desmondchild #bonjovi #kiss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gavin landed back in Australia just the day before recording, and he and Ken settle in for a full debrief on WDC 2026 in Athens. From the venues and the social activities to all four of Gavin's games and the top board, this one covers it all. Intro Ken sets up the episode – this one is going to be almost entirely about WDC 2026 Athens, because Gavin was there and has only just landed back in Australia (as at the time of recording) (15 secs) He notes the DBN coverage gave a strong account of the boards and Ed's player interviews, but plenty of the magic from Spyros Dovas and his organising team didn't make it to the stream (45 secs) Drinks are introduced: Ken is on one of his home-brew lagers with a kick, and Gavin is working through a leftover Sicilian Nero d'Avola that has turned a little sour – a fitting metaphor, he suggests, for how his first round went (1 min 45 secs) The tournament in aggregate Ken asks Gavin to give a broad overview – location, numbers, facilities, atmosphere (2 mins 45 secs) Around 106 players registered, though some didn't show due to last-minute issues. Approximately 5 Australian players couldn't attend because their original flights were routed through the Middle East (3 mins 30 secs) The geopolitical context: as of recording, the Middle East airspace situation was in week nine of its shutdown, forcing Australian travellers to reroute via Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. Some also baulked at the US transit option due to the documentation requirements (4 mins 30 secs) Despite the drop-outs, the turnout was excellent and genuinely representative – a heavy European component split between the UK and the rest of Europe, a strong French contingent, players from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, and Norway, a good number of Americans and a couple of Canadians (including Chris Brand), around 10 Australians, and a couple of Kiwis (Dominick Stephens and Craig Purcell). The local Greek contingent, given the Athens club had only been running for about 18 months, was especially impressive (3 mins 30 secs) Tournament format: three regular rounds followed by a fourth round of tiered top boards. Rather than a single top board, the format featured seven simultaneous top boards – the top 7 players went to the premier board, players 8–14 played the second tier, 15–21 the third, and so on down through the field. Crucially, players who volunteered to sit out for round four to help with numbers kept their ranking position (7 mins) Ken and Gavin discuss how the tiered format means the fourth round is never a dead rubber – every board is still competing for something meaningful (8 mins 15 secs) Discussion of the central clock arrangement: effectively federation-based rather than a literal single clock, with the two main venues coordinating their start times by communication (9 mins 30 secs) The venues The main venue was the upstairs function space of a beachside restaurant operation – excellent location right on the waterfront, but somewhat cramped for negotiations once all the boards were in (9 mins 45 secs) As a result, boards were redistributed to the secondary venue: the Anchor bar, about 150–200 metres down the road. Gavin played two games in each location and considered the Anchor the better play space – more open, well ventilated, and with a large covered outdoor area next to a (drained) pool (11 mins) The colour-coded sash system made it easy to identify players by country but created the amusing challenge of locating your specific Italy in a room full of Italys from different boards (13 mins) The third venue – an outdoor shaded area – was reserved for the premier top board. Unlike Milan's car park, this one had good shade and plenty of room for spectators around the giant shadow board (13 mins 30 secs) Pre-tournament social activities Gavin outlines the structure: you could do as much or as little as you liked. He landed well due to a useful 5.5-hour Singapore layover that helped reset his body clock, and flew over on the same flight as tournament director Jamal Blakkarly (16 mins) They were met at Athens airport by Spyros, his wife, and daughter, who drove them to breakfast at a beautiful harbour-side restaurant in one of the small inlet bays east of Piraeus (18 mins 15 secs) Pre-tournament island stay: Gavin spent two days on Serifos, the island Spyros recommended and which has personal significance to his family (his grandfather was christened there). Spyros provided a detailed Google Map of the best spots. With the tourist season barely starting, Gavin got excellent last-minute accommodation at a family-run hotel and had the beaches almost entirely to himself (18 mins 45 secs) The island was so off-season that locals were literally still painting their furniture and kerbs in preparation. Gavin did the recommended hikes and swims, and the hotel gifted him a dry-bag left behind by a previous guest (20 mins 30 secs) Back in Athens overnight, Gavin caught up with a multinational squad of players including Shane, Brandon, Max, Zoe, Justin Law, Bradley Grace, and Karthik. They had dinner at an Italian restaurant with the Acropolis lit up above them (22 mins 30 secs) Hydra day trip (Wednesday): players caught the fast ferry from Piraeus out to Hydra (about 1.5 hrs). The island has a refined Venetian-Greek port feel, with rustic paths and rock beaches beyond. The group visited the Museum of the 1821 Greek Revolution, full of local history and artefacts. Gavin wore one of his Diplomacy shirts and ended up being an ambassador for the hobby to an American grandmother and her debate-champion granddaughter from North Carolina – and pointed them towards David Hood and the local hobby there (24 mins 15 secs) The water temperature at the beach was about 4–5 degrees colder than Australia, which meant the Europeans loved it and Gavin did not go in (26 mins 30 secs) Acropolis and Athens tour (Thursday): guided tour of the Acropolis by what Spyros described as the best guides operating there, followed by a walk through the Plaka and past the Panathenaic Stadium (venue of the first modern Olympics in 1896), then a seafood lunch at a beautiful harbourside restaurant (30 mins) Temple of Poseidon (Thursday evening): the most popular activity – the bus was packed. About halfway there, Spyros took everyone on an unannounced detour to a beach bar where they had the place to themselves, a wonderful surprise. The Temple itself sits on a peninsula with 270-degree sea views. Spyros told the story of how the Aegean got its name from that location, and a huge group photo was taken (31 mins 15 secs) Tournament production values Gavin describes the production as setting new high-water marks for tournament organisation – high enough that the Chicago 2027 organising team would be wondering how to match it. Every player had a colour-coded sash matching their country, a branded WDC Athens notepad in their country colour, and a matching pen for every round (33 mins) The awards were 3D-printed Greek god statues for the podium finishers, complemented by a full suite of themed awards for the top players in each country and for notable gameplay (34 min) Special awards included: the Ajax Award for 8th place overall (the brilliant fighter who just missed out); the Archimedes Award for the most innovative play; the Leonidas Award for the player who fought on against insurmountable odds; and professionally screen-printed awards for best performance as each of the seven Great Powers (35 mins 45 secs) Gavin's games Round 1 – France – Board: Agkystri (View game) Gavin introduces his first game and the board composition: he played France, with Danae Stamataki (Austria-Hungary, local Greek player who topped the board on 10 supply centres and won best Austria), Sabrina Ahuja "Sabi" as England, Brian Ecton as Germany, Jean-Louis Delattre as Italy, Teo Ananiadis as Russia, and Frank Oosterom from the Netherlands as Turkey (37 mins 15 secs) The plan was a Western Triple working with England and Germany, with the goal of neutralising a strong-looking Italy early. It didn't come together as intended (37 mins 45 secs) The infamous mis-order: Gavin had two builds and intended fleet Brest plus a second build. Instead he built fleet Brest and placed the build directly in MAO, effectively waiving his second build. The DBN commentators interpreted this as a genius strategic waive; Ken's interpretation was somewhat more grounded. Gavin confirms Ken was correct (39 mins) The other players on the board didn't share DBN's generous reading of the situation. Germany immediately moved into Burgundy and kept flipping between fronts as his position allowed. Italy kept pressing France throughout. Gavin found himself squeezed down to a single unit in the English Channel (40 mins 30 secs) Final turn plan: England agreed to convoy an army across to Picardy to support Gavin back into Brest. Instead, Sabi walked into an open Paris. Gavin ended the game with zero supply centres and was eliminated (42 mins 15 secs) Gavin notes he made his disappointment known professionally, and that he subsequently had a drink with Sabi – but not that night (44 mins 15 secs) Round 2 – England – Board: Lemnos Not covered by DBN. Gavin played England; the board included Dominick Stephens (New Zealand) as Germany, Chris Brand (Canada) as Russia, Ruben Sanchez as Italy, Roberto Perego (Italy) as France, Robert Schuppe as Turkey, and Anastasia "Nastja" Styles as Austria-Hungary (46 mins) The plan was a Northern Alliance of England, Germany, and Russia. It unravelled immediately when Chris opened Moscow to Livonia and Dominick interpreted it as aggressive – resulting in a Germany-Russia war from the outset (46 mins 15 secs) Gavin adapted: knowing Germany was occupied in the east, he gave Russia some space and opened into Belgium, with Dominick and Chris both honouring his request to take Norway unopposed via fleet (46 mins 45 secs) Dominick and Gavin worked to grind down Roberto Perego's France, who ground out a hard-fought game staying alive on 2 centres. Ruben Sanchez's Italy played a deft game, flipping between alliances with Turkey and Austria (49 mins 15 secs) Dominick topped the board on 10; Ruben came in at 9; Gavin finished at 7. The game was meant to run to 1909 but drew earlier when the position stabilised. Gavin reflects he may have drawn too early, with both Dominick and Ruben suggesting he had room to push for another two centres (50 mins) Round 3 – Germany – Board: Symi (View game) Gavin played Germany. The board included Shane Armstrong (Australia) as France, Mikalis Kamaritis as Italy, Alex Maslow (USA) as Russia, Steven Hogue (USA) as Austria, Alex Lebedev (Russia) as England, and Jack Johns as Turkey (51 mins 15 secs) The strategic context: only Mikalis Kamaritis and Alex Lebedev were realistically in contention for the top board from this game. Shane and Gavin identified this early and committed to supporting the player they believed deserved to be there (52 mins 45 secs) Shane and Gavin opened with a Sealion against England, while Gavin also walked a careful line with Alex Lebedev, who initially felt more threatened by France than Germany. Austria was eliminated in 1903, and England in 1904 (53 mins 45 secs) A notable moment: Gavin slipped an army from the North Sea into an unoccupied London – a move he acknowledged was unnecessary, created friction with Alex Lebedev, and which he would not make again. He apologised on the day (56 mins 15 secs) Mikalis told Gavin and Shane to wait until 1905 – and delivered. He launched from his eastern position, took two dots off Russia and one off Turkey in a single year, then steamrolled from there. Alex Maslow was a strong and enjoyable player who nearly flipped the alliance but ultimately couldn't (56 mins 15 secs) The game agreed to a draw of 10-10-14 (Shane-Gavin-Mikalis), which the three felt would get Mikalis comfortably onto the top board. In the final adjudication Mikalis took one extra dot away from Shane, making the final scores 15-10-9 (58 mins 15 secs) Round 4 – Austria – Board: Myconos (View game) Gavin made it onto the fourth round, placed into the 6th top board. The board featured Shane Armstrong again as Turkey, Emmett Wainwright as England, Patrick Jacobson as France, Nathan Lester as Germany, Cameron Taylor as Italy, and Richard Bolton as Russia (59 mins 30 secs) The standout introduction: Nathan Lester, son of Dan Lester (who Gavin played against at Bangkok WDC). Same voice, same playing style, same persuasive meta-game arguments – but with a mullet and dressed like he's in an 80s rock video, and without the beard-stroking (1 hr 0 mins 45 secs) Gavin and Shane, having just played together in Round 3, ended up as Austria and Turkey respectively – not a natural alliance. Gavin didn't trust it but it held. Italy and France both kept fighting hard throughout (59 mins 45 secs) The game drew in 1906, with Shane and Emmett both finishing on 8, Gavin on 6 as Austria. Everyone then rushed across the road to watch the top board (1 hr 3 mins 45 secs) The top board Ken asks about Mikalis's diplomatic style. Gavin: exceptional situational awareness, communicates clearly and directly, asked and answered the "what do you want from this game?" question in a way that built immediate trust, and was good to his word on timing (1 hr 4 mins) Gavin arrived at the top board mid-1906 (his own game had just drawn). The top board was played outdoors under a well-shaded tree with plenty of room for negotiations, guarded by two or three people ensuring other players and passing members of the public couldn't crowd the board (1 hr 5 mins) The giant shadow board: a massive life-size replica board was set up nearby so all spectators could follow the game without approaching the real board. Andrew Goff read out the orders and the shadow board was updated after each adjudication – the same setup used at Milan WDC (1 hr 7 mins 45 secs) When Gavin arrived, he felt Bradley Grace had the game. The shift came late – Mikalis made a decisive move in the endgame that separated him from a closely matched France/Germany contest (1 hr 9 mins) Congratulations to Mikalis Kamaritis – well deserved, Gavin says. And to Bradley Grace: so close, but it will happen (1 hr 9 mins) The awards ceremony included Mikalis receiving both the championship belt and a traditional olive laurel wreath – a detail that was not captured in the DBN stream. Ken flags this as something future broadcasts should consider covering (1 hr 11 mins 15 secs) A Best Shane Cubis Award was also created – won by a Greek player who loudly lobbied Spyros for an award on the basis of how much he'd helped out. An AI-generated image of Shane Cubis in 1901 attire featured on the award, to the complete bafflement of the European and American contingents (1 hr 12 mins 50 secs) Game hobby and future WDCs The Chicago Windy City Weasels delivered a presentation promoting WDC 2027, enthusiastically received by the assembled players (1 hr 13 mins 15 secs) The 2028 bid: Melbourne was the only bid, and it was unanimously approved. Andrew Goff (Goffy) presented it. WDC 2028 Melbourne will be held at the MCG – the Melbourne Cricket Ground – with the conference rooms used for regular play, and the premier top board played on the MCG wicket itself. The countdown timer will run on the MCG scoreboard. Notionally scheduled for the last weekend of February 2028 – the weekend after the Formula One Grand Prix and the weekend before the first AFL round (1 hr 14 mins 30 secs) For international context: roughly equivalent to playing at Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, the Camp Nou, or Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena. English players will recognise the MCG as where English cricket hopes traditionally come to die (1 hr 15 mins 15 secs) Also at the game hobby: a unanimous vote to amend and modernise the WDC charter, which dates from around 2000–2001 and doesn't reflect current online play, email communication, or the organisational structures of the Asia-Pacific and European hobbies. Four representatives (from NADF, the Asia-Pacific Diplomacy Association, and the European and UK hobbies) will draft amendments to be presented at WDC 2027 Chicago, with ratification at WDC 2028 Melbourne (1 hr 18 mins) Wrap up Gavin acknowledges the full organising effort: approximately 10 people working behind the scenes alongside Spyros and Jamal to make everything run. The Greek hobby and Athens Diplomacy Club can be enormously proud (1 hr 20 mins 30 secs) The Armistice Party: held between rounds three and four in the venue near the pool area. A DJ with a custom app allowed all attending players to nominate up to 10 songs each, with the crowd then voting in real time from four options for what came next. Gavin describes it as stunningly well thought through (1 hr 22 mins) Ken summarises: meticulously planned, wonderful venue, brilliant location, great games, fantastic people. Gavin: you got it in one. Thank you to Spyros, Jamal, and everyone they played with (1 hr 23 mins) Addendum – recorded one week later Ken and Gavin explain the addendum: a few things were either forgotten or lost in the original recording, so they've caught up a week later to cover them (1 hr 25 mins 45 secs) The Cane Toad The Cane Toad tournament will not run in 2026 – Gavin has made the decision to rest it for the year and bring it back bigger and better in 2027 (1 hr 26 mins 30 secs) Reasons: Gavin no longer lives in Brisbane where the tournament has historically been based, and several attempts to get a local game going have been completely unsuccessful. He feels it would be unfair to interstate players to travel to Queensland only to play mostly other interstate players rather than a meaningful proportion of locals (1 hr 27 mins 30 secs) He also flags cost-of-living pressures and fuel costs as factors, noting that the fuel excise which had been removed is about to be reinstated (1 hr 28 mins 45 secs) Ken and Gavin have a brief riff on whether cane toads actually hibernate, and whether the tournament might one day move to a different Queensland location (1 hr 28 mins 45 secs) Gavin shares a long-held dream of running the Cane Toad on the beach under a sun-safe setup. Council regulations require public liability insurance – but the Asia Pacific Diplomacy Association is in the process of organising exactly that for tournament directors, which may open the door in future (1 hr 29 mins 15 secs) Tournament news The Sydney Cup is on the weekend of 4–5 July. Gavin would love to go but has used up his diplomacy credits between Greece and starting a new job – it'll have to stay in the bank for now (1 hr 30 mins 45 secs) A New Zealand tournament is being discussed for the week before WDC 2028 Melbourne (late February 2028). Three New Zealand players who attended WDC 2026 in Athens have flagged interest in hosting something, on the logic that if you're travelling all the way from Europe or the US, a short hop across the Tasman to New Zealand is well worth building into the itinerary (1 hr 32 mins) Ken enthusiastically endorses the idea and encourages anyone planning for WDC 2028 Melbourne to factor in a week in New Zealand beforehand (1 hr 33 mins 30 secs) Challenge for next episode Over his birthday lunch, Gavin's son surprised him with an accurate recall of his WDC result. This leads Gavin to issue a challenge for the next episode: both Ken and Gavin will do some homework and come back with three or four online diplomacy resources that people may not know about, to raise awareness of what the community has put together over the years (1 hr 34 mins 45 secs) Around the grounds VDiplomacy gets an introduction for any listeners who aren't familiar: a sibling platform to WebDiplomacy, it hosts classic games but is particularly known for its range of variants (1 hr 36 mins 30 secs) The Dionysus Reimagined game recap – the ancient Greece variant Ken and Gavin set up in the lead-up to WDC Athens. Ken soloed, eliminating Gavin in the final year. Gavin notes that technically his last dot was taken so late that his result registers as a survive rather than an elimination (1 hr 38 mins 45 secs) Gavin played Athens and found himself defending on all fronts from early on: Sparta (who built only armies and had nowhere to go but north), the Macedonians pressing from the north, Byzantium late in the game, and Rhodes. Ken played Byzantium and credits his early token luck as a key advantage, picking up all his bid supply centres including one he expected to bounce – giving him fleet dominance in the Aegean from the start (1 hr 40 mins) The bid mechanics are recapped for any listeners unfamiliar with the variant: each player has 4 tokens to bid on non-core supply centres; outbid or bounce and you don't get the build. Ken's fortunate opening bids gave him a decisive early position (1 hr 40 mins 30 secs) A practical tip for vDiplomacy players: always open the large map after adjudication. The small map can omit orders that didn't go through, making moves look different from what was actually played. Ken noted several instances in the Dionysus game where support orders that failed simply weren't visible on the small map (1 hr 45 mins 45 secs) Ken congratulates himself on the win and notes the ratings gap between the two has now closed to around 100 points (1 hr 47 mins 30 secs) New game announced: Gavin has set up a Pirates game titled Ahoy Mateys on vDiplomacy. Gunboat, 2-day 2-hour phase length. Ken explains the extra 2 hours: it gradually shifts the adjudication time back toward Australian time zones in games where everyone readies up early (1 hr 48 mins) Pirates variant overview: a 13-player variant set in the golden age of piracy in the Caribbean, created by Gavin in collaboration with Ollie (the vDiplomacy site administrator). The 13 players are broken into three factions (1 hr 51 mins 45 secs): Europeans – Spain, England, France, and Holland, who nominally control supply centres across the map but must capture them to make them count Pirates – five pirates, four historical (Montbas, Brasiliano, de la Cueva, and Johnson) and one fictitious: El Guapo, borrowed from the movie The Three Amigos Privateers – one per European power, operating as private navies with letters patent. They can attack anyone except their sponsoring power (and vice versa). The Dunkirkers serve Spain, Henry Morgan serves England, François Le Jones serves France, and the Rocherson serves Holland Unit rules: all units are fleets, but there are two types – Clippers (move up to two spaces, standard attack strength) and Frigates (move one space, attack at 1.5x strength). A single clipper cannot defend against an attacking frigate, but a clipper supported by another clipper can. Five marked spots on the board allow transformation between unit types (1 hr 57 mins 45 secs) Special rules: a voodoo witch's hut in Cuba allows a fleet on the north coast to teleport to the south coast and vice versa. And a 14th non-playing character – a Hurricane – spins up each storm season in a random sea territory, moves randomly in the fall turn, and destroys anything in its path with an effectively unstoppable attack strength, also resetting any supply centre it passes through to neutral (1 hr 59 mins) Ken commits to reading the full rules before play begins, notes Pirates has a genuine following on vDiplomacy with games regularly in progress, and suspects he may get slaughtered (2 hr 1 min 15 secs) Gavin and Ken wrap up the show (2 hr 2 mins 15 secs) Venue: At home Drinks for the interview: Ken: One of his home brews – a lager with a bit of a kick Gavin: A Baliamo Nero d'Avola from Sicily – opened two weeks prior, which he noted had become a little sour and bitter compared to its fresh opening, much like his first round at the tournament Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. 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Abélard est l'un des plus grands penseurs, dialecticiens et théologiens du XIIe siècle. Ceux qui ne le connaissent pas l'associent à Héloïse et aux célèbres lettres d'amour qu'ils ont échangées. Pourtant son oeuvre fut très importante pour la philosophie de son époque et la suivante, car son apport a brisé des cadres de pensée et produit des influences décisives.Article de la revue Acropolis de mai 2025, par Esmeralda Merino de Nouvelle Acropole Espagne. Lecture par Noëlle Vannini.Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

This week on The Alchemist's Inkwell, Emily and KristaLyn talk about the Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Cancer, the New Moon in Gemini, Pride Month, and how to find real joy while the world still feels heavy.This episode is about spiritual survival without spiritual bypassing. Yes, the astrology of the week has some beautiful, magical, benefic energy — but Saturn and Mars are also acting like hecklers in the background. So how do we let good things happen, celebrate joy, and stay connected to our own power without pretending everything is fine?Emily and KristaLyn also talk about Pride Month, spiritual travel, Greece, Delphi, asking your guides for validation, finding your values, and Emily's official Locusta cover reveal.If you are trying to stay grounded, magical, politically aware, and emotionally alive at the same time, this episode is for you.Tell us in the comments: what good are you finding in the heavy right now?Go make some magic.00:00 Welcome to The Alchemist's Inkwell00:24 Finding the Good in the Heavy00:36 Venus-Jupiter Conjunction in Cancer01:16 Pride Month, June Energy & a Special Reveal02:51 Thank You for 200,000 Streams03:57 The Astrology of the Most Magical Week05:35 Venus and Jupiter's Wedding With Hecklers07:16 Saturn, Leadership & Broken Systems08:14 Good Things Can Still Happen in Hard Times09:48 Joy, Creation & Resistance11:32 Finding Personal Good in the Heavy13:00 Spiritual Travel, Greece & Mount Olympus14:23 Coffee Ground Divination15:35 Athens, the Acropolis & Ancient Sacred Sites16:32 Delphi, Prophecy & Know Thyself17:28 Santorini, Deity Work & Magical Travel20:38 Pride Month and Being Out Loud21:20 Emily's Daughter Graduating Middle School22:38 Book Launch Season and Writing on Deadline23:40 Staying Engaged With the World25:33 Rejecting Black-and-White Thinking27:00 Celebrating Good While Fighting Bad28:22 Redemption Arcs, Growth & Ted Lasso30:24 Staying Curious Instead of Getting Angry31:26 Finding the Good Helps You Find Your Values32:03 Shame, Power & Defining Good for Yourself33:26 New Moon Validation Rituals35:10 Emily's Locusta Cover Reveal Begins37:16 The Cover Reveal38:26 Locusta Lore Drops Are Coming39:05 What Good Are You Finding in the Bad?40:01 Upcoming Interviews & ClosingJoin our new LIVE show, The Alchemist's Inkspill, every Friday at 1pm EST/10am PST here on ⁠YouTube⁠ (and ⁠Instagram⁠ Live)!Connect with us across the internet + IRL!

Planning a trip to Athens? In this episode, we share our Athens itinerary, including the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora, Greek food tour, Plaka neighborhood, Aegina Island day trip, Lake Vouliagmeni, and practical travel tips for transportation, tickets, and budgeting in Greece.If you want to take this exact trip, download our 3 Day Athens Itinerary and if you plan on visiting the islands check out our 9 Day Greece Itinerary!Athens, Greece Episode Highlights: Download an E-sim before you arriveSmall Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ TastingsAegina Island Daytrip Delphi Daytrip Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon TourMore Greece Activities & Tours for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to. Our top recommended hotels in Athens: InterContinental Athenaeum Athens by IHGAcropolis View HotelAthens Gate HotelAthens4Check out our Greece Activities & Tours for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to. Find a great flight deal to Athens with Thrifty Traveler's Premium Subscription. You'll get flight (and hotel!) deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast

C'est un grand esprit du siècle qui nous a quittés ce 29 mai 2026 à l'âge de 104 ans. Sociologue, philosophe, humaniste, reconnu dans le monde entier, Edgar Morin, Docteur honoris causa de trente-huit universités à travers le monde, refusa toute sa vie l'enfermement dans une quelconque chapelle, développant au fil de sa vie une pensée décloisonnée et innovante. Connu comme le philosophe de la pensée complexe, Edgar Morin aura inlassablement tenté de faire dialoguer les savoirs, les arts, la science, la politique et la philosophie dans une démarche éclectique, en rupture avec la pensée cartésienne et réductrice. Article de la revue Acropolis de juin 2026 par Isabelle OHMANN, philosophe, rédactrice en chef de la Revue Acropolis.Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

Sam Morril and Dave Attell join the podcast to discuss the new Stavvy Baby HQ, getting denied to be a Big Brother, the rise and ubiquity of OnlyFans, the hidden Mormon terrors of the Utah desert, John Travolta's beret, Greeks being stoked to see Woody Allen play jazz at the Acropolis, and much more. Sam, Dave and Stav help callers including a guy whose dream girl turned out to be a raging alcoholic, and a woman who's wondering if guys really mean it when they tell her that she gives awesome top.   See Sam Morril live and follow him:   https://punchup.live/sammorril https://www.sammorril.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sammorril/ https://twitter.com/sammorril https://www.youtube.com/user/smorril/   See Dave Attell live and follow him:   https://daveattell.com/ https://www.facebook.com/daveattell https://x.com/attell https://www.instagram.com/daveattell https://www.youtube.com/@dave-attell   Thanks to our sponsors!!   Twisted Tea - https://www.twistedtea.com/locations Keep It Twisted!! Chubbies - chubbiesshorts.com/stavvy use code STAVVY for 20% off Visible - https://www.visible.com/     ☎️ Want to be a part of the show? Call 904-800-STAV and leave a voicemail to get advice!  

The National Science Foundation has announced it will begin removing most of the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a collection of roughly 900 instruments in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans that gathers fixed-point data on temperature, carbon dioxide levels, and more. The move is part of a broader trend within the current administration to shelve climate science research and reporting.   Also, today the Agora and Acropolis of Athens, Delphi on Mount Parnassus, and other Greek archaeological sites preserve not only cultural heritage, but also animal and plant species, including some that were around in ancient times and are described in historical accounts and Greek mythology. And the indigenous residents of Bougainville island in Papua New Guinea say their home used to provide them with everything they needed—shelter, fertile land, and clean water. That is until a copper and gold mine run by British-Australian company Rio Tinto set up shop and operated in the 1970s and 80s. Today, heavy metals like copper sulfate and cadmium still pollute waterways, and Theonila Roka Matbob, the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize Winner for Islands and Island Nations, has been fighting for years to pressure Rio Tinto into taking full responsibility for remediating this damage. --   Save the date and sign up for the next virtual Living on Earth Book Club event on July 14 at 5 pm PDT / 8 pm EDT! We'll talk with Yurok activist and attorney Amy Bowers Cordalis about how multiple generations of her family have advocated for the protection of Northern California's Klamath River, a crucial habitat for salmon and the lifeblood of the Yurok tribe. Her book is The Water Remembers: My Indigenous Family's Fight to Save a River and a Way of Life. You can sign up for this free event at loe.org/events.   Music licensed from Blue Dot Sessions: sessions.blue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ce vendredi 29 mai 2026 Edgar Morin nous a quitté à l'âge de 104 ans. J'adresse une pensée chaleureuse à sa famille et ses proches pour la perte d'une présence si marquante.Article de la revue Acropolis de juin 2026 par Fernand Schwarz, anthropologue, philosophe, fondateur de l'école de philosophie Nouvelle Acropole en France. Lecture par Noëlle Vannini.Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

Les progrès scientifiques et techniques du XXe siècle ont conduit de nombreuses personnes à croire – en suivant la ligne d'autres philosophes et érudits des siècles précédents – que les maux de la guerre et ses conséquences pouvaient être définitivement éliminés.Article de la revue Acropolis de mai 2026, par Delia STEINBERG GUZMAN, ancienne directrice de l'Organisation Internationale Nouvelle Acropole. Lecture par Noëlle Vannini.Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

En cette année du 1700e anniversaire du concile de Nicée qui fixa le dogme chrétien, André Paul se livre à une histoire de l'émergence de la gnose chrétienne et des combats qui la firent disparaître, dans un ouvrage consacré à la gnose antique, qui se veut, comme l'indique son sous-titre, une archéologie du christianisme.Article de la revue Acropolis de décembre 2025, par Isabelle Ohmann, philosophe, rédactrice en chef de la revue Acropolis, à propos du livre de André Paul « La Gnose Antique, de l'archéologie du christianisme à l'institution du judaïsme »  Éditions du cerf, 2025. Lecture par Noëlle Vannini.Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

Welcome to Greek News Global for 28 May 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Turkey tells the UK “there was never a firman for the Parthenon Marbles." Lupita Nyongo pushes back on Odyssey casting criticism. The Greek Herald turns 100... and Olympiacos wins the Eurloeague Basketball title.Send us Fan MailSupport the showEmail us at ouzotalk@outlook.comSubscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OuzoTalkFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OuzoTalkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouzo_talk/

Le Greco est un artiste-peintre atypique de l'art occidental. Avec lui, le sacré de la religion orthodoxe s'exprime dans toute sa force. Né en Crète en 1541, Le Greco fut profondément influencé par le caractère religieux de l'art orthodoxe hérité de Byzance. Il débuta sa carrière artistique en étant peintre d'icônes.Article de la revue Acropolis de mars 2026, par Didier LAFARGUE Journaliste à Bordeaux, lecture par Noëlle Vannini.Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

La poussière de l'oubli a effacé la mémoire de l'une des plus grandes figures de l'histoire européenne, dont les idées et l'œuvre ont laissé une trace profonde : Julien, dont seul subsiste son surnom péjoratif, « l'Apostat », le renégat. . La vision de l'Empire, basée sur la communauté et l'égalité, avait quasiment disparu. S'efforçant de réveiller cet esprit et ces valeurs antiques, Julien sortit la philosophie, l'éthique et la logique des bibliothèques et des académies et les utilisa avec zèle comme un instrument de restauration.Article de la revue Acropolis de février 2026, par Stjepan Paljsa, philosophe. Lecture par Noëlle Vannini.Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

On le présente souvent comme le père de la philosophie occidentale. Pourtant, dans l'ombre de Platon, plane une silhouette plus ancienne et mystérieuse : Pythagore. Le monde est-il le fruit du hasard ou d'un plan mathématique parfait ? Pour Platon, la réponse ne faisait aucun doute. Mais cette certitude, il la doit en grande partie à une école de pensée dont le nom résonne encore dans nos salles de classe : les pythagoriciens.  Si Platon cite rarement ses prédécesseurs – le secret étant la règle d'or chez les disciples de Pythagore – son œuvre, et particulièrement son dialogue le Timée, transpire de leur doctrine.Article de la revue Acropolis de mai 2026, par Isabelle Ohmann, philosophe, rédactrice en chef de la revue Acropolis. Lecture par Noëlle Vannini.Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

Pendant douze ans, l'autrice s'est engagée dans l'ONG Tchendukua-Ici et Ailleurs, qui accompagne les peuples premiers de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, en Colombie, à récupérer leurs terres, sauvegarder leurs savoirs et à préserver la biodiversité. Parmi eux, les Kogis, gardiens d'un savoir cosmologique millénaire, lui ont enseigné le retour au sens au regard des lois qui nous façonnent, celles de la nature. Cet essai explore la résonance entre leur enseignement ancestral et notre époque en mutation, et ce qu'ils peuvent nous transmettre pour traverser le chaos sans perdre notre âme.Article de la revue Acropolis du mois de Mai 2026 par Marie-Hélène Straus. Lecture par Noëlle Vannini.Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

After five months (maybe more?) between episodes, Gavin and Ken are back – and with WDC 2026 Athens about to happen, what better time to get the tournament organiser, Spyros Dovas, on the show to talk about everything you can expect from rocking up to Greece this year. Intro Gavin and Ken kick off the show with cheers and reintroduce the podcast after a hiatus of over five months (0 mins 10 secs) Gavin explains the gap – his move away from Brisbane has made catching up with Ken less frequent, and a previously recorded episode went out of date before it could be released (1 min 30 secs) Gavin flags he's still searching for employment and shares his brief, unsuccessful foray into applying at Dan Murphy's – though he remains a loyal patron (3 mins) Ken notes that Gavin is heading to a certain upcoming tournament, and Gavin confirms he'll be attending WDC 2026 in Athens – flying via Singapore and living something closer to backpacker than five-star (4 mins 30 secs) Gavin talks about his travel plans, including the Athens itinerary, flying before the Middle East situation affected routes, and his fondness for Singapore's airport (6 mins) Gavin reflects that while he's been to Greece before, it's been about twenty years – and this time he'll be doing things differently (8 mins) Interview with Spyros Dovas – WDC 2026 Organiser Gavin introduces Spyros as the tournament organiser for WDC 2026 (as distinct from Tournament Director Jamal Blakkarly) and hands over to him (9 mins 30 secs) Spyros explains how the venue came to be chosen – rather than a downtown Athens hotel, his wife suggested the beachside suburb of Saronida, about half an hour from central Athens, which he knows well (10 mins 30 secs) Spyros describes the venue logistics: as registrations grew, he booked an auxiliary venue nearby so there's now capacity for even a very large crowd (13 mins) Gavin asks Spyros to make the pitch: why should people come to WDC 2026 in Greece? Spyros covers the competitive angle (previous world champions, strong contingents from the US, Australia, and across Europe), the community experience, the setting, the weather, and the pricing advantages of being just before peak tourist season (14 mins 30 secs) They discuss the FOMO build-up section on the official WDC website (17 mins 30 secs) Spyros outlines the pre-tournament activities organised for Wednesday and Thursday (18 mins 30 secs): Wednesday – a day trip to the island of Hydra, departing from Saronida to Piraeus and taking the fast boat across (approx. 1.5 hrs) Thursday – a guided tour of the Acropolis with what Spyros describes as the best guides operating there, followed by a walk through Plaka and the historic centre, lunch by the sea, and an evening trip to watch the sunset from the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon Gavin enthuses about the Hydra day trip and reflects on the island's significance to Greek identity, noting it's less well-known internationally than Santorini or Mykonos but stunning (23 mins) Gavin shares that he's already visited the Acropolis and Parthenon once before, about twenty years ago with his family, but is genuinely excited to experience it again with expert local guides (25 mins) They discuss accommodation in Saronida – Spyros notes a good range from five-star hotels to Airbnbs at reasonable prices for this time of year, though availability is diminishing and people should book soon. He offers to assist anyone having difficulty (27 mins) Gavin mentions the Athens neighbourhood guide Spyros has put together – a Google Map indicating where to stay, where to avoid, and the character of different areas – inspired by advice Spyros gave his own son who is now studying at Bocconi University in Milan (29 mins) Gavin asks whether anyone stands out as a favourite to win. Spyros diplomatically declines to name names, noting at least a dozen players who wouldn't surprise him as champion – which he says makes the tournament all the more exciting to watch (32 mins 30 secs) They discuss the tournament format: four rounds in total, with a Friday afternoon opening round (around 5pm, to accommodate European day-of-travel arrivals), two rounds on Saturday, and Sunday morning featuring a top board alongside competitive play for all remaining players (35 mins) Gavin asks about the name of Spyros's Athens Diplomacy club – "The Gift Bearers" – and its tagline "Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts," which Spyros explains is a reference to Virgil's line about the Trojan War, chosen for its local resonance and edge. He also confirms there will be a welcome gift bag for all players at check-in (37 mins 30 secs) Gavin admits to attempting to read the Iliad in preparation and finding the going tough; Spyros explains that even modern Greeks find Homeric Greek fairly obscure, and discusses the remarkable linguistic density of ancient Greek compared to contemporary languages (40 mins) Spyros previews content he still plans to publish on the WDC website: a food guide covering local dishes people shouldn't miss and how to approach them, plus recommendations for experiencing authentic Greek nightlife and an Orthodox church service on Sunday morning (43 mins) They wrap up the interview with Spyros reassuring any hesitant attendees that Greece is safe, welcoming, English-friendly, and set up for international visitors (48 mins) Ken wraps up by expressing his jealousy and thanking Spyros (50 mins) Spyros signs off, noting the first round is exactly two months away from the recording date. If you want to attend WDC 2026 in Athens and haven't signed up yet, or want more info, go to https://athensdiplomacy.club/wdc2026/ (50 mins 30 secs) Post-interview chat Gavin and Ken return and reflect on the interview – particular enthusiasm for the Acropolis guided tour and the Hydra day trip (51 mins 30 secs) Gavin reveals a bonus travel tip: on arrival in Athens before the tournament, he'll be visiting the island that Spyros's family originally came from – a recommendation straight from Spyros himself with full insider knowledge of where to go (53 mins) Ken shares a reflection on visiting Venice as a teenager and then studying the Italian Renaissance in Year 12, noting how historical knowledge transforms the experience of being in a place – relevant for anyone heading to Athens (55 mins 30 secs) They confirm the tournament details: four rounds, Friday to Sunday (22–24 May), with a top board on Sunday. Gavin checks in on the 21st (57 mins) Around the grounds Ken mentions he's been quietly plugging away at a couple of online gunboat games, with mixed fortunes (58 mins 30 secs) Ken floats the idea of setting up a game of the vDiplomacy Greek Diplomacy variant – winner of the World Variant Design Contest in 2010 – to coincide with WDC Athens. Gavin enthusiastically signs up - This game has since begun and you can view it at  (59 mins 30 secs) Gavin gives an update on his Europa Renovatio game (a 36-player variant set in pre-fall-of-Constantinople Europe) – he was positioned for a potential solo before getting dogpiled, and is now manoeuvring to encourage a draw - This has since finished in a draw with Gavin now able to reveal he was playing as the Teutonic Order (1 hr 1 min) Ken provides an overview of Europa Renovatio for listeners who haven't played it, and the two discuss a potential improvement: adding sea lanes across the Sahara to fix the unrealistic around-Africa single-move connection (1 hr 5 mins) Gavin asks whether Ken will bring a recorder to WDC – answer: depends on whether everything fits under the 7kg carry-on limit (1 hr 9 mins) Gavin shares his excitement after scanning the WDC 2026 player list – strong contingents from Australia, France, Greece, the UK, and the US, plus many familiar names from the online scene. Tempers expectations about his own chances of making the top board (1 hr 10 mins 30 secs) The guys wrap up the show (1 hr 12 mins) Venue: At home Drinks for the interview: Oops – we forgot to mention what our drinks were and we don't remember, although Ken definitely had one of his homebrews.  Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment… or get the guys more drunk, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner – Nutrition World) & Clint Powell A variety of topics all related to living a healthy life Presented by: Nutrition World www.nutritionw.com Broadcasting from the Nooga Dentistry Studio www.noogadentistry.com Production of: Whitfield Media Group www.vitalhealthradio.com Title: Rebellion Health, Challenging the Status Quo, and Empowering People to Take Ownership of their Health [0:00] Intro &  “Where Did Ed Eat This Week?” Ed's recent spots: Kava (twice), Epicurean (best trout in 40 years), Acropolis, Mas Tequila Bar (East Ridge), plus Clint's review of a new riverfront restaurant for food vs. ambiance. [4:22] Ed's Holistic Navigator E‑books & New AI Fitness Guide Overview of Ed's 5 e‑books Can be found at: Theholisticnavigator.com Oxalates Sleep  Holistic Oral Health Guide  Immune Support  “Sick and Tired”  Announcement of a new e‑book on using AI for optimal fitness. [10:19] Guest Intro: Josh Porter (Optimize U & Rebellion Health) Josh's background in longevity and hormone optimization; hormones framed as a major “biohack” for aging; Ed's shift from “just follow Mother Nature” to conservative hormone optimization. [13:25] Lifestyle, Environment & Declining Testosterone Discussion of modern lifestyle vs. “Mother Nature,” generational drop in testosterone, and how reference ranges were adjusted instead of asking why levels are falling. [18:02] What Is Rebellion Health? Josh's vision: challenging the status quo, cutting through “noise” in health media, empowering people to take ownership of their health and purpose; explanation of the Rebellion Health podcast network and educational mission. RebellionHealth.care as a free entry point with challenges, education, podcasts, and an upcoming peptides course. [34:09] Testosterone & Prostate Cancer Myths History from Dr. Huggins' 1940s work to modern “saturation model”; why TRT is not “gasoline on a fire” for the prostate and how thinking is shifting. [40:57] New Evidence: TRAVERSE Trial Large 3‑year trial shows no significant increase in prostate cancer in men on testosterone vs. placebo; quality‑of‑life story in a man with terminal prostate cancer. [48:03] Abuse vs. Therapy, Estrogen in Men & Supplements Distinguishing gym abuse from medical TRT, role of estradiol in men, individualized lab‑based care, and Ed/Josh's comments on supportive supplements and proper lab work. [55:18] Colon Cancer, Microbiome & Oral Health Rising colon cancer rates, role of microbiome (including Fusobacterium), concerns about harsh oral antibacterials, and Ed's oral‑health approach (non‑antibacterial products + probiotics). [58:47] Outro & Podcast Info Show wrap‑up, reminder about vitalhealthradio.com and NoogaPodcasts.com. The post Radio Show / Podcast – May 10, 2026 first appeared on Vital Health Radio.

L'opéra « Siegfried » de Richard Wagner est un hymne à la nature et à l'aventure héroïque qui fait passer le héros, de l'ombre à la lumière, pour aller à la conquête de son identité vers son propre destin. En janvier 2026, l'Opéra Bastille de Paris a produit l'opéra Siegfried de Richard Wagner, sous la direction de Pablo Hera-Casa et l'excellent ténor Andreas Schager dans le rôle de Siegfried. Une opportunité de se pencher sur la symbolique du héros wagnérien. Article de la revue Acropolis de mai 2026, par Fernand Schwarz, philosophe, anthropologue, fondateur de Nouvelle Acropole en France, lu par Noëlle Vannini. Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

Le concept de sagesse est profondément ancré dans l'histoire de l'humanité. Il a été considéré comme une vertu dans toutes les grandes traditions philosophiques et religieuses, de Pythagore à Platon, Aristote et Confucius, et du christianisme au judaïsme, à l'islam, au bouddhisme, au taoïsme et à l'hindouisme. Mais bien que la littérature sur la sagesse remonte aux débuts de l'humanité, il semble que ce n'est qu'au milieu des années 1980 que les premiers travaux empiriques sur la sagesse ont vu le jour, avec le développement du paradigme de la sagesse de Berlin. Article de la revue Acropolis de mai 2026, par Sabine Leitner, philosophe, directrice de Nouvelle Acropole au Royaume-Uni, lu par Noëlle Vannini.Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

L'univers serait-il né en trois minutes ? Ces trois premières minutes, sont le fruit de modèles et d'observations de physiciens, mathématiciens, chimistes, astrophysiciens extraordinaires qui ont tous collaboré au fil du temps, en se connaissant ou pas, à la question que soulève la naissance de l'univers. Ces hommes dans leur génie ont su rendre accessible leurs théories, à tel point qu'ils savent les expliquer comme une histoire qui pourrait être entendue par un enfant.Article de la revue Acropolis de mars 2021, par Olivier Larrègle, philosophe, fondateur de Nouvelle Acropole à Biarritz, lu par Noëlle Vannini.Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

Ce texte extrait de « Vie et Enseignements du Bouddha », évoque la mort physique du Bouddha et les derniers enseignements qu'il a transmis à ses disciples avant son entrée en paranirvana.Article de la revue Acropolis d'avril 2026, par Laura Winckler, philosophe, co-fondatrice de Nouvelle Acropole en France. Lecture par Noëlle Vannini.Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

Une enquête de l'IFOP de mars 2026 le montre clairement : 46 % des Français placent la liberté en tête de la devise républicaine, 35 % l'égalité… et seulement 19 % la fraternité. Autrement dit, plus le monde devient incertain, plus nous valorisons ce qui nous protège individuellement, et moins nous choisissons ce qui nous relie. Article de la revue Acropolis d'avril 2026, par Thierry Adda, philosophe, Président de Nouvelle Acropole France.Abonnez-vous gratuitement à notre newsletter philosophique :www.revue-acropolis.comSaviez-vous que Nouvelle Acropole est réalisée à 100% par des bénévoles ? Nous dépendons donc beaucoup de nos étudiants et amis pour la divulgation !   N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à la chaîne et si possible de la partager sur vos réseaux sociaux.   Ce sera d'une grande aide !

Where in the world am I? In San Diego, talking about Athens, Greece, Part 2 of 2 This is the Dr. Mary Travelbest Guide podcast.  The FAQ is: I'm currently taking 2 "high-risk" medications and will be traveling to Germany, Austria, and Czechia from the US in the fall (will be in each country less than 5 days). I know I'll need a doctor's note, keep everything in the original packaging, and declare them. What has your experience been traveling with prescription medication? Have you ever been pulled for extra questioning, had medication confiscated, or forgotten/skipped declaring, etc.? Answer: No, I've never been stopped for medication, nor has anyone I know. But you should always have a doctor's prescription, and it should be in the original packaging. You should have the supply amounts for the trip you are taking. So be mindful of any country laws and regulations. Always check first. Please note that I am not a medical doctor, but a business and marketing DBA.  60-second confidence challenge Your challenge today, Confidence Challenge in travel, is to get tickets to an event in a different country. If you're trying to see a big event like the World Cup, you may need to check the current conditions, pricing, and immigration rules. I attended the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, and I hope to go to the next games in 2028, but it's not a sure thing to get a ticket. You can sign up now if you want. See the show notes. https://la28.org/en/newsroom/la28-launches-global-olympic-ticket-sales.html   If you like today's Confidence Challenge, my book series delves deeper into specific events for travel, like Olympic Games, while moving through the 5 steps to solo travel, from easy to more challenging, with foreign language communication tips. See Book A for addressing this concern. Find it on the website​​ at https://www.5stepstosolotravel.com/ or on Amazon. It's a several-part series, and part C is almost ready for pre-sales. Today's destination is Athens, Greece, Part 2 of 2 Remember, it's a Step 5 destination. Here's some guidance for you on the places to see in Athens. Acropolis Visit I entered the Acropolis at 7:10 PM, so I only had 50 minutes, but that was enough. Visiting at night was better since it wasn't too crowded.  But you get kicked out at 8 pm, so I had another couple of hours to explore the areas around the buildings, and they were still visible from the nearby hillside. It did get cooler after 8 p.m., too. I think that there is so much more than just the main attractions. Spend more time here in the evening, when it's still light outdoors. Saturday: M2 to Elliniko I took the metro to the Acropolis station, but it was under construction, so I had to change my plans. No problem Last Day in Athens I went swimming in the bay near Edem, a public beach accessible by tram. There, I met Don and Joan from the USA, who are now locals thanks to the Golden Visa program, having obtained resident status here for $250,000. They're living the good life now! They showed me the ropes at the beach and provided great insight into life and culture here. They are a sweet couple, probably in their 55s or 60s. In the '80s, Don lived in San Diego with his former wife, raised kids there, and worked for General Dynamics.  Afterward, I visited Poseidon Taverna, a restaurant near the tram station, and later hiked up Proponisia Mountain, or Hill. I enjoyed a beautiful sunset on the roof of my hostel while talking to Damien from Holland and my roommate, Danny from Takoma.  I also had breakfast with another hostel roommate, Amanda, a tech expert traveling solo. Additionally, I spoke again with Ryan from Melbourne, Australia. He missed his flight and expressed his desire to run with the bulls in Spain soon. I gave him some of my leftover books and food for his future trip. Food: Gyros with pork  Recommended Activities: Hop-on, hop-off bus, Architecture Museum, and a city tour.  I did a lot of walking this week, averaging 10-17 kilometers every day. A side note: I just hit the 5,000-mile mark on my walking badge app, some of it in Greece. My missteps: I got scammed online I was scammed on Amazon for a product I did not order. A random vendor mailed me some jewelry. I did not order it. Then I saw a bill for $400. It was impossible to get a refund, because the seller was no longer on the website. After several months, I did receive a refund, but it was a challenge to get it. Don't let that happen to you.  AI was used to select some of the suggestions for this episode. Connect with Dr. Travelbest 5 Steps to Solo Travel website Dr. Mary Travelbest X Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbest on YouTube In the news

Is communication just about words?Justin continues the 6 Best Values for 2026 series with Value #3: Communication — and takes it way beyond speaking clearly or texting better.Recording from Athens, Greece, with the Acropolis behind him, Justin explores why communication is happening all the time — through your words, your tone, your body, and the subtle energy behind all of it. And more importantly, why your internal communication matters even more than the outward kind.Key Points and TakeawaysWhy communication is much bigger than languageThe four layers of communication:wordstonebody languageenergyWhy text-based communication goes sideways so fastHow your inner world leaks into every conversation, whether you want it to or notWhy your internal communication shapes your relationships, your choices, and your peaceHow some practices can stop serving you if they're cultivating the wrong internal stateWhy now may be the time for a more modern, aligned practice that actually fits your lifeIf you're ready to start value communication, thenLearn more about Justin's Life Energy Activation Process (LEAP)—a 4-minute practice designed for real life and taught in about an hour that helps you master your internal communication.justinwenck.com/leapIf you're in the Bay Area, check out Justin's upcoming workshop and live offerings:justinwenck.comGot thoughts, questions, or want to share what landed for you?Reach out: podcast@justinwenck.comAnd make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the next value in the 6 Best Values for 2026 series.Send us Fan MailWatch the full video episode at Justin Wenck, Ph.D. YouTube Channel!Check out my best-selling book "Engineered to Love: Going Beyond Success to Fulfillment" also available on Audiobook on all streaming platforms! Go to https://www.engineeredtolove.com/ to learn more! Got a question or comment about the show? E-mail me at podcast@justinwenck.com.Remember to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! Connect with me:JustinWenck.comFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeDisclaimer: No copyright infringement intended, music and pics belong to the rightful owners.=====================================================

This is a teaser of the bonus episode, "Themistocles Pt 2" found over on Patreon.A single line from Delphi forces Athens to gamble everything: “the wooden wall.” Is it an old barricade on the Acropolis, or is it the fleet Themistocles fought to build? We pick up our Themistocles series at the moment his naval policy becomes more than politics, it becomes survival, as the second Persian invasion looms and Athens races to turn shipbuilding into a workable war plan. We follow the chain of decisions that pull the Greek world into a fragile coalition. The Congresses of Corinth create the Hellenic League, but unity comes with ego, mistrust, and a command structure that leaves Athens supplying ships while Sparta calls the shots. A rushed northern move into Thessaly collapses, pushing the allies back toward the paired defense at Thermopylae and the naval stand at Artemisium. When the Greek fleet wavers, Themistocles keeps it in place through a mix of argument and silver, and we break down what three days of fighting reveal about tactics, morale, and the brutal arithmetic of attrition. Then the story turns darker and sharper: retreat, scorched resources, psychological warfare against Persian-aligned Ionians and Carians, and finally the desperate regroup at Salamis as Athens burns. Themistocles must stop the fleet from running south and convince allies that Salamis is where Greece can still win. If you care about ancient history, Greek naval warfare, the Persian Wars, and how leadership works when everything is breaking, this chapter is for you. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review with the moment you think Themistocles changes the course of the war.Support the show

Today we're exploring the the Erechtheion on the Acropolis of Athens dedicated to BOTH Athena and Poseidon but did you also know Hephaestus was worshipped there too? The myth on why is pretty wild..... (what is a man doing here?!)We're then diving into the infamous story of the missing Caryatid that longs to join her sisters in Greece and why the porch of the maidens is so special.REMINDER: Closing for our Greece trip ends on 6/7 - don't forget to book! The longer you wait, the more expensive airfare will be.Chapters:(0:00) Important Podcast Updates(9:03) The Erechtheion Temple of Athena and Poseidon(25:10) Greece Trip Closing in June(28:41) The Missing Caryatid

After an ancient Grecian artifact depicting one of the world's first dogs goes missing from the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, Snoop and Sniffy must find a way to find the thief and retrieve the artifact before its destroyed forever.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Athens Market Miracle: Marina's Festival Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-03-30-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Els rajos del sol de primavera il·luminaven l'efervescent mercat d'Atenes antiga.En: The rays of the spring sun illuminated the bustling market of ancient Athens.Ca: El mercat bullia de vitalitat.En: The market was teeming with vitality.Ca: La multitud avançava entre els estands plens de mercaderies.En: The crowd moved among the stands filled with goods.Ca: Es barrejaven les riques olors de fruita fresca amb l'aroma de terra del fang cuit.En: The rich scents of fresh fruit mingled with the earthy aroma of baked clay.Ca: Al bell mig d'aquesta bulliciosa escena, Guillem, un jove comerciant, es preparava per al gran festival en honor a Dionís.En: In the midst of this bustling scene, Guillem, a young merchant, was preparing for the grand festival in honor of Dionysus.Ca: Al costat de Guillem, Marina, la seva impacient aprenent, observava amb atenció.En: Next to Guillem, Marina, his impatient apprentice, watched intently.Ca: "Aquest festival és molt important per a mi, Marina.En: "This festival is very important to me, Marina.Ca: Hem de vendre tot el què tenim," li deia Guillem mentre ordenava les seves peces de ceràmica.En: We must sell everything we have," Guillem said as he arranged his ceramic pieces.Ca: Guillem era conegut per la seva fina ceràmica, i confiava que aquesta ocasió asseguraria el seu futur.En: Guillem was known for his fine ceramics, and he trusted that this occasion would ensure his future.Ca: Marina volia impressionar tant a ell com als visitants del festival amb la seva creació.En: Marina wanted to impress both him and the festival visitors with her creation.Ca: El mercat estava ple de comerciants rivals.En: The market was full of rival merchants.Ca: Tots intentaven atraure els atenesos amb les seves ofertes i discursos persuasors.En: All of them tried to attract the Athenians with their offers and persuasive speeches.Ca: "Marina, prepara't per a moments difícils," va advertir Guillem, però amb un esguard afable va afegir: "Avui demostraràs el que vals.En: "Marina, prepare yourself for tough moments," Guillem warned, but with a friendly glance, he added, "Today, you will prove what you're worth."Ca: "Marina va mirar la seva obra més apreciada.En: Marina looked at her most valued work.Ca: Era una peça innovadora, amb formes esculpides que evocaven notes musicals, una al·legoria apropiada per a Dionís, déu del vi i del teatre.En: It was an innovative piece, with sculpted forms that evoked musical notes, an appropriate allegory for Dionysus, god of wine and theater.Ca: Sabia que podria causar controvèrsia.En: She knew it might cause controversy.Ca: Els més conservadors del mercat preferien els dissenys tradicionals.En: The market's more conservative customers preferred traditional designs.Ca: Però ella volia mostrar el seu potencial.En: But she wanted to show her potential.Ca: Quan el mercat estava en plena activitat, Marina va decidir arriscar-se.En: When the market was in full swing, Marina decided to take a risk.Ca: Va col·locar la seva peça al millor lloc de l'estand.En: She placed her piece in the best spot of the stand.Ca: La peça semblava captar immediatament l'atenció d'un atenès influent, que es va acostar per observar-la de prop.En: The piece seemed to immediately capture the attention of an influential Athenian, who came closer to observe it closely.Ca: Guillem i Marina van retenir la respiració mentre aquell home d'aparença imponent inspeccionava la ceràmica.En: Guillem and Marina held their breath as that imposing-looking man inspected the ceramics.Ca: Els moments van semblar eterns fins que ell va aixecar una cella amb un somriure de satisfacció.En: The moments seemed eternal until he raised an eyebrow with a smile of satisfaction.Ca: "Heu capturat l'esperit de la festa, jove dama," va dir amb un to de reconeixement.En: "You have captured the spirit of the festival, young lady," he said with a tone of acknowledgment.Ca: Això va ser suficient per a que altres curiosos s'apropessin, atrets per la novetat i la fama de l'ateneu.En: This was enough for other curious onlookers to approach, drawn by novelty and the fame of the Athenian.Ca: Amb aquest petit però crucial elogi, la reputació de Marina va començar a germinar.En: With this small yet crucial praise, Marina's reputation began to blossom.Ca: Les vendes es van accelerar, i Guillem es va adonar que la seva decisió havia estat encertada.En: Sales picked up, and Guillem realized that his decision had been the right one.Ca: Al cap del dia, no quedava ni una sola peça a l'estand.En: By the end of the day, not a single piece remained on the stand.Ca: Ja quan el sol es ponia darrere de l'Acròpolis, Guillem va mirar a Marina, orgullós.En: As the sun set behind the Acropolis, Guillem looked at Marina, proud.Ca: "Em fas feliç, Marina.En: "You make me happy, Marina.Ca: Has superat totes les expectatives.En: You have exceeded all expectations."Ca: " Marina, radiant de confiança, va somriure.En: Marina, radiant with confidence, smiled.Ca: Ara sabia que el seu lloc entre els artistes d'Atenes era ben merescut.En: She now knew that her place among the artists of Athens was well-deserved.Ca: Així, aquell festival de primavera no només va ser una celebració pels déus, sinó també pel futur de dos ceramistes, ara units per la confiança mútua i el talent reconegut.En: Thus, that spring festival was not only a celebration for the gods but also for the future of two ceramists, now united by mutual trust and recognized talent. Vocabulary Words:the ray: el raigthe spring: la primaverabustling: efervescentthe merchant: el comerciantthe apprentice: l'aprenent / l'aprenentaimpatient: impacientto ensure: assegurarthe crowd: la multitudthe aroma: l'aromato mingle: barrejar-seearthy: de terrathe stand: l'estandthe piece: la peçapersuasive: persuadorinnovative: innovadorathe allegory: l'al·legoriato evoke: evocarmusical: musicalsto risk: arriscar-seto capture: capturarthe satisfaction: la satisfaccióthe praise: l'elogito blossom: germinarto prove: demostrarthe expectation: l'expectativathe trust: la confiançarecognized: reconegutconservative: conservadorsto deserve: merèixerthe controversy: la controvèrsia

I led an event on Divine Feminine Sovereignty over the equinox portal. It was such a powerful teaching on sexual sovereignty, the power of your womb, and how to become a vessel of truth that I can't help but share it with you as a podcast.Your sexual energy IS earth energy.Your womb IS one with the earth.It's time to remember and own the power that lives within you.Doing so requires releasing what you have been told about your body, your sexuality, and your voice.Tune into the full podcast on Divine Feminine Sovereignty learn how. You can listen on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube.Sexual sovereignty, the power of your womb, and becoming a vessel of truth are three of the main themes for the upcoming Initiation into Divine Feminine Power Retreat in Greece. We will travel to ancient temples of the goddess every day to access the wisdom embedded deep within the land. Not only that, we will open and work with energetic portals and reconnect ancient grids between the temples.Plus, we will enjoy daily group meals at amazing Greek restaurants, sip local wine, sit on rooftops with amazing views of the Acropolis, and travel in a luxury minivan between sites. This is a sensual, grounded, embodied, powerful experience that will change your life. Every single woman who went to the Greece Retreat last year walked away transformed.You can read their testimonials, view the daily itinerary, and reserve your spot here:https://thepathtosovereignty.com/initiation-into-divine-feminine-power-retreat-in-greece/An 8% discount is available for only 5 more days until April 1st. A couple of women have already joined, and space is limited to seven, so I would not hesitate if you are a soul yes. The retreat is from September 26 - October 7, 2026. Please note a $1,200 deposit is required to secure your spot, and the remaining is due by August 1st.If Greece is not in the books for you this year, you can still join the online Temple of Divine Feminine Power. We meet monthly for a live call. Plus, you receive weekly teachings, simple embodiment practices, and a monthly recorded activation. This month we are focusing on Soul Alignment and Soul Purpose. Next month, we will focus on the Art of Abundance.You can receive 20% off your first month in the temple. Use code Sovereign20. Apply it here: https://thepathtosovereignty.com/temple-of-divine-feminine-power/If you would like to receive the meditation that connects you to the womb of Gaia recorded at the end of the teaching on Divine Feminine Sovereignty, it will be included as a BONUS in the free 12 Days of Transformation online course. If you're on my email list, you already received the embodiment practices, teachings, and reflective questions. However, you can still get course access by signing up here: https://thepathtosovereignty.com/12-days-of-transformations/Stay tuned for next week's podcast on Body Sovereignty as we continue the 7-part series on Soul Sovereignty! Be sure to subscribe to your favorite platform. I always love to hear your comments!! :)About your Host Jessica Falcon: A former lawyer turned mystic, Host Jessica Falcon is an International Soul Embodiment Guide & Relationship Coach. She guides you to access your soul's truth - in and through your body - so you embody your divinity, reclaim your sovereignty, and revolutionize your relationships. She hosts a monthly online Temple of Divine Feminine Power and will be leading an Initiation into Divine Feminine Power Retreat in Greece this fall. You can learn more about these offerings and her private coaching at www.ThePathtoSovereignty.com. You can begin 12 Days of Transformation for Free to transform from within so you embody your power, shift how you show up in relationships, and start your path to sovereignty by singing up for free here: https://thepathtosovereignty.com/12-days-of-transformations/Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave your comments or questions on the Soul Sovereignty podcast!! Share it with a friend who can benefit from this conversation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulsovereigntyandsexuality.substack.com/subscribe

Our heroes pass through Flameford, home of the Sklar-Quah, on their way to the Thrallkeepers' Acropolis. We are Third Action, an Pathfinder Second Edition actual-play podcast running through the classic Curse of the Crimson Throne adventure path. Watch us live at 7:30 PM PST every Monday night @ https://www.twitch.tv/thirdaction ! Discord - https://discord.gg/JwuyMnV ResourcesCrimson Throne Harrow Point System Details: https://bit.ly/3a-harrowPathfinder 2nd Edition, Rise of the Runelords, and Curse of the Crimson Throne - Paizo - https://www.paizo.comFeaturing Custom Music By - Irene Chan ( https://www.irenechanmusic.com/ ), Schaianovus ( https://www.youtube.com/@Schianovus ) & Rina-Hime ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtES6-sQY2QUyxDSzamvfSA ), and Roman RajczykCurse of the Crimson Throne CastGame Master - Jason Hamilton Regan Belladonna - Char Cullen Tullios Couldarn / "Mayhem" - Wil Smith Felix Milos - Alex FrangisCrimson Throne Player Art - Avery Helm ( https://www.averyhelm.ca/ ) Rise of the Runelords CastGame Master - Jason Hamilton Asher Ford - Char Cullen Greshy Ironroot - Wil Smith Gunn Shough - Adam HigleyRunelords Player Art - Skyler Badalament-Tirrell ( https://www.patreon.com/Skyler/ )

The Daily Quiz - Geography Today's Questions: Question 1: What is the capital city of Japan? Question 2: What is the capital city of Italy? Question 3: In which country is the city of Florence? Question 4: Which of these colors is included on the flag of Nigeria? Question 5: Where would you find the city of Delhi? Question 6: In which US state is the Houston Space Centre? Question 7: In which country would you find the Statue of Liberty? Question 8: In which city would you find the Acropolis? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some say the “Sgt. Pepper”, post-touring era is the peak of The Beatles recorded music. Others prefer Korn. For those who are slightly more into The Beatles, Tony, T.J. and Producer Casey deep dish Episode 6 of “The Beatles Anthology”. This has always been one of the most fertile and astonishing chapters in Beatles history, but we can all be thankful that Disney truncated it by 15 minutes for those of us in a rush. Beep beep, toot toot, no time for the “For No One” bridge, damn it! And, sure! The UBP3zteetles (you try it, tough guy) talk “Anthology” 6 in great detail, but still find time to probe the throbbing questions, like:

SIIMON talks to Rep. JOE MITCHELL who is running for the 2nd District Congressional seat currently held by Congresswoman Ashley Hinson. There are changes happening in Cuba and the desperation of their regime to hold on to power is showing, They've recently said they'll go to war with the USA. Simon talks to RICHARD LYONS, author of 'DNA of Democracy' and 'Shadows of the Acropolis' about all this and more!

Simon talks to RICHARD LYONS, author of 'DNA of Democracy' and 'Shadows of the Acropolis' about the changes happening in Cuba and how the desperation of their regime to hold on to power is showing, They've recently said they'll go to war with the USA. Simon and Richard discuss this and more!

Henrique Agostinho joins us LIVE to explore cyclopean walls, megalithic architecture, polygonal stonework, and the mysteries of ancient construction. Lost technology, global anomalies, and the architecture that shouldn't exist. This Sunday we're joined by Henrique Agostinho, creator of the One-Eyed Giant Building Walls channel, for a deep dive into the world of cyclopean architecture, polygonal stonework, and the mysteries of megalithic construction across the globe. Henrique's research spans ancient sites in Peru, Greece, Italy, Japan, and beyond — places where polygonal walls appear and disappear with no clear origin, no known builders, and no modern explanation. These structures defy conventional archaeology and raise profound questions about lost technology, global contact, and the possibility of a forgotten civilisation. Areas to explore: The paradox of impossible stonework — how were these walls built, and by whom? The theory of a global megalithic blueprint — recurring patterns across continents The mystery of abandoned know-how — why was this construction method lost? What caused the Bronze Age Collapse and who are the enigmatic Sea Peoples? What Baalbek can tell us about our forgotten ancestors The 44th Parallel and how it shaped human history (Dragons vs Cyclopeans) The real purpose of the ‘High Places', from The Temple Mount to the Acropolis of Athens  If you're fascinated by ancient engineering, forbidden archaeology, or the idea that our history may be far older — and stranger — than we're told, this episode is for you.

When his elders named him Bindi, David Hudson had no idea his future would involve performing with his didgeridoo at the Taj Mahal, or a role in a film starring Marlin Brando  Western Yalanji and Ewamian man David Bindi Hudson is a performing artist and musician.His parents were born on Mona Mona mission, near Cairns.David's mother didn't like being told what to do, and so in 1956 she walked off the mission with her three children, and made it 18km away to look for work at a local pub.Her ingenuity led the family to Spring Creek Station, where David's elders taught him traditional dance and named him Bindi, which means "always looking forward".Since then, David has toured the world with his didgeridoo, playing to huge audiences in the Acropolis, the Taj Mahal and China's Forbidden City.He also played a part in a disastrous Hollywood movie, which gave him the chance to bring Marlon Brando home to have dinner with his Mum.Content warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners: this episode contains the name of someone who has died.This episode of Conversations was produced by Alice Moldovan and the executive producer was Carmel Rooney.It covers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, didgerodoos, the Taj Mahal, Spring Creek Station, Marlon Brando, Hollywood, Mona Mona mission, Cairns, family history, Aboriginal elders, traditional dance and music.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

What makes marble feel cold to the touch, especially in winter apartments? How does the use of marble in art reflect the cultural values of the civilizations that employed it? What exactly is marble and how is it formed geologically? What role does marble play in ancient Greek architecture, specifically in the Acropolis and its iconic structures? How does the history of marble reveal about human ambition, creativity, and the pursuit of perfection? ... we explain like I'm five Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: reynardb, razeus, pierre_poutine90, forkwhilef0rk, sgrams04, stevewmn, rundna, thaddeusjp. To the community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Join us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/eli5ThePodcast/ or send us an e-mail: ELI5ThePodcast@gmail.com

What is the Acropolis? What was The Acropolis used for? Which Greek God and Goddess had a contest to see who would be the official protector of Athens, Greece? Have you started your FREE TRIAL of Who Smarted?+ for AD FREE listening, an EXTRA episode every week & bonus content? Sign up right in the Apple app, or directly at WhoSmarted.com and find out why more than 1,000 families are LOVING their subscription! Get official Who Smarted? Merch: tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies and more, at Who Smarted?

From dazzling festivals honouring the goddess Athena to the engineering marvels of the Parthenon, Dan and classical historian Steve Kershaw explore how the Acropolis became the ultimate symbol of democracy, power, and devotion in Ancient Greece.Steve and Dan explain everything you need to know about this ancient hill that towers over the centre of Athens - from its role in Ancient Greek life, what the Parthenon friezes depict and how Lord Elgin controversially removed huge chunks of it to send back to Britain.This is the final episode in our travel history series 'Dan Snow's Guide to Europe'.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal PatmoreJoin Dan and the team for a special LIVE recording of Dan Snow's History Hit on Friday, 12th September 2025! To celebrate 10 years of the podcast, Dan is putting on a special show of signature storytelling, never-before-heard anecdotes from his often stranger-than-fiction career, as well as answering the burning questions you've always wanted to ask!Get tickets here, before they sell out: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/dan-snows-history-hit/.You can also get tickets for the live show of 'The Ancients' here - https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/the-ancients-2/We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.