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A Highland Dance: David Allan, c.1780. An illustration of two men dancing outdoors in eighteenth century Scottish clothing, with other people looking on.

Vikings, Highlanders, and Klephts: what and whose history?

Natalie Smith of the Swedish Defence University recently posted an excellent article on the “rediscovery” of the Vikings by 19th century Swedish historians, and their[…]

A gloriously jumbled and fruitful landscape

Like most Aegean islands, Sifnos is mostly thought of as a holiday destination: sun, sand, cafes, bars and restaurants. In recent decades this has certainly[…]

Autumn on the humble island

On Sifnos for a few days in October, the summer is over and the busy touristic period is easing off with a different crowd of[…]