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Modern Musings on Ancient Greek Herbalism

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PRESS: A Walk in The National Garden with Reporter Nadia Soufli

On a warm autumn day in October, I took a leisurely stroll through the National Garden in Athens with Nadia Soufli, a reporter for the popular Greek newspaper, TO BHMA (The Vima). Having heard that I lead a Myths & Medicine Plant Walk in the garden, Nadia asked for a tour to learn about the plants in the garden that have therapeutic benefits and connections to ancient Greek traditions.

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The Eight Trees Growing on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece

The ultimate initiation to the city of Athens is climbing up the hill of the Acropolis and standing before the majestic Parthenon temple. While the Parthenon is definitely a must-see, along with the other ancient marble monuments on the Acropolis, it is also worth taking notice of the eight trees that live on this towering rock in the middle of a bustling metropolitan city. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Acropolis is all the more special with them.

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A Video with Athens Living: Visiting the National Garden

On a hot summer day in early September, I met with Corinne of Athens Living who has been making YouTube videos about interesting people and places in Athens since 2009. We briefly explored the National Garden together and spoke about my popular Myths & Medicine Plant Walks there, as well as my work as a writer and herbal retreat organizer, most recently on Samothrace island.

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A Visit to Three Greek Gardens

The hot and dry Mediterranean climate of Greece can make it challenging to maintain a healthy garden. During the past several months, I have had the opportunity to visit flourishing gardens in Athens and on the islands of Evia and Syros.

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Podcast: Celebrating Greek Herbalism with HerbMentor Radio

Maria Christodoulou had been living in New York City for years when she decided it was finally time to move to Greece and dive more fully into the wisdom and whimsy of ancient Greek herbal medicine. In this episode of HerbMentor Radio, Maria weaves personal stories, science, and history together to offer us a beautiful peek into traditional and contemporary Greek herbalism practices.

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The Secrets of Nemea

An interview with Dominik Brun of Venikos Wine & Culture Travels. His knowledge of Nemea in the Peloponnese region is focused on organic products, wines, and gastronomy. Dominik and Maria Christodoulou (The Greek Herbalist) are offering the Herbal Medicine & Culture Tour in the Peloponnese on May 11-18, 2024.

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