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About Scott Hibberson

Photography | Running | EdTech | Classics | Travel (not necessarily in that order).

The Lambda and the Line: Shields, Symbols, and Solidarity in Sparta

One of my favourite things about a vacation is idling away the time reading books I enjoy. Often this involves recapturing my youth and immersing myself in the many rich stories of Greek mythology. On my recent break to Greece (Skiathos) I had the pleasure of reading Paul Cartledge’s fascinating book ‘The Spartans.’

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Photo of the day (Hooded Crow – Corvus corone)

(Hooded Crow – Corvus corone)

A relatively common bird in Cyprus. This one came so close I could capture it with the smart phone.

They eat almost everything and often steal food from smaller birds and, occasionally, pork gyros from unsuspecting tourists. As long as there’s not too much garlic mayo …

Beautiful bird.

When East Met West in Stone

The Nabatean Touch on the Temple of Apollo Hylates

One of my favourite places to visit in Cyprus is tucked away in the ancient city of Kourion, the Temple of Apollo Hylates. This site isn’t just a piece of Greek history—it’s a striking example of cultural fusion.

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