THE IMAGE OF APHRODITE IN ANCIENT SCULPTURE
INSPIRED BY A CYPRUS BEAUTY Inspiring Aphrodite Works of Art The mythical depiction of the Greek goddess Aphrodite has significantly influenced the visual arts of subsequent eras across the greater…
THE FIRST PETROL AUTOMOBILE IN CYPRUS
THE FIRST MOTORISED PETROL VEHICLE BROUGHT TO LIMASSOL IN 1907 THE PORT OF LARNACA 1907 A TYPICAL STEAM POWERED AUTOMOBILE FROM THE PERIOD STEAM POWER British colonial administrators were the…
THE STORY OF THE BOUZOUKI
A GREEK ICON THE BEATING HEART OF GREEK MUSIC Revered throughout Greece and Cyprus, the distinctive sound of the Bouzouki has enabled it to remain at the heart of Greek…
THE TRADITIONAL CYPRUS COFFEE SHOP
THE TRADITIONAL COFFEE SHOP’S VALUED PLACE IN CYPRIOT SOCIETY A MAIN FOCAL POINT FOR CYPRIOTS In earlier times, the traditional Cyprus coffee shop or ‘Kafeneío’ as it came to be…
THE CYPRUS VOLUNTEER REGIMENT OF WW2
A LOCAL DEFENCE FORCE It was soon identified that Cyprus needed its own defensive force at the beginning of the war. The island found itself at risk because of its…
THE INFAMOUS GREEK GYRO
A CULTURAL & CULINARY MEDITERRANEAN ICON A DELICIOUS WRAP THE HUMBLE GYRO This perfect parcel of roasted meat has gone on to become a culinary icon of both Greece and…
THE STORY OF THE FRAPPE
A VARIED COFFEE STORY Coffee can trace its evolution back through the ages from when it began as a simple concoction to the popular drink enjoyed globally today. As a…
WHEN THE VENETIANS RULED CYPRUS FROM 1489 TO 1571
A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORICAL OVERVIEW A DISTINCTIVE ERA IN THE ISLANDS HISTORY Venetian rule in Cyprus represents a distinctive era in the island’s history. Their rule was firmly characterised by military…
THE VENETIAN BRIDGES OF CYPRUS
THE ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL OF THE RENAISSANCE A TRADING EMPIRE AT ITS CORE The Venetian era began in Cyprus after the Republic of Venice took control of the island in 1489.…
THE GREAT TOWER OF CHOIROKITIA
THE RUINS OF A ROYAL HOUSE A VARIED & INTERESTING HISTORY The village of Choirokoitia, within the Larnaca district, has a varied and interesting past. Much of its story is…