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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Sanctuary of Aphrodite – 10 fun facts
Today I had the pleasure of revisiting one of my favourite historical sites on Cyprus – the Sanctuary of Aphrodite.
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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.
Continue readingTips for sketching #11 (Drama)
How do you create drama in your drawings?
This is something I’ve been reflecting on recently, as it’s tricky to get right. As ever, you learn from your mistakes, and feedback from others is also enormously helpful. I don’t profess to have all the answers, but I’d like to share some of the things I’ve learnt along the way.
Continue readingSanctuary of Aphrodite tour (Kouklia)
The sanctuary of Aphrodite at Kouklia is one of my favourite places to visit on holiday. It’s such a tranquil place.
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I couldn’t really visit Cyprus and not include a photo of my favourite place to visit on the island – the sanctuary of Aphrodite at Kouklia.

Such a tranquil place to explore with great views from one of the oldest shrines to Aphrodite in the world.
Applying personas to enrich learning with generative AI
Introduction
It’s a bit of a myth that the telltale signs of generative AI in writing can be seen in the writing style. You’ve probably heard: “Writing done by generative AI lacks an authentic voice,” “You can tell the difference between AI and a human’s writing” and “you just need to compare with the author’s usual style of writing to see the difference.”
Continue readingTour of the Temple of Apollo Hylates (Cyprus)
Today I had the pleasure of visiting the Temple of Apollo Hylates, just outside Kourion in Cyprus.
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