The Sweet From Geroskipou That Became Cyprus's First EU-Protected Product
A visit to Aphrodite Delights, and the story of how loukoumi reached Cyprus in 1895.
Articles by Auriane Rezé-Duclos
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Agios Neophytos: The Hermit People Couldn't Manage to Leave Alone
Hermited so hard everyone showed up. I'd be PISSED.
Walking Into a Myth on Aphrodite's Island
Chasing the goddess of love across three Cypriot sites, from her mythical birthplace to the black stone that once stood in for her body
A Ritual I Almost Let Slip: La Nuit des Chimères in Le Mans
A family ritual of mine, forgotten and found again, every summer night in Le Mans, where centuries-old carved figures come back to life in light and color.
The Minoan Snake Goddess, Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Breasts bare, a snake in each hand, and a museum placard that admits it has no real idea who she is
The Palace That Was Mostly Guessed
What I found at Knossos was less Bronze Age palace, more one man's very confident guess
How Edinburgh Made Haggis Cool Again
Pakoras, fried candy balls, and a chicken stuffed with the national dish. Scotland's most misunderstood food is having a moment.
The Staff That Still Seeks Its Master
On Edinburgh's West Bow, locals say a carved wooden staff still wanders the alley alone, decades after its owner was executed for witchcraft.
The Black Dinner
The banquet that inspired Game of Thrones' Red Wedding
