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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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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Tips 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.

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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.”

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