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Greek Salad: 5 things to know about Cédric Klapisch's series.

lapisch will surely be delighted to find the cosmopolitan universe and the always accurate and funny perspective of the director on youth in the series Greek Salad on Prime Video. Cédric Klapisch is not totally new to TV fiction since he participated in the creation of the series Call My Agent! on ...

18
Apr
2023

The Odyssey: summary and mythological episodes

Presentation The title of the Odyssey (or Odusseía in ancient Greek) is formed on the Greek name for Odysseus (Odusseús). This poem, which is attributed to Homer, an aedic native of Asia Minor, in fact relates the adventures of Odysseus, on his return home at the end of the Trojan War. This e ...

27
Mar
2008

The Backpacker's Guide

by offering practical conversation guides for travelers in pocket format in German, English, Spanish, Italian, but also in Chinese, Croatian, Arabic, Greek, Portuguese and Russian. It has also developed hundreds of derivative products on which the Routard logo is present. The Hitchhiker's Guide o ...

30
Mar
2007

Croatia: 5 highlights of this destination.

matian coast. The island of Hvar is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful tourist sites in the country. You will find a rich heritage dating back to Greek Antiquity (3rd century BC) and an enchanting setting with a very mild and pleasant climate all year round. The north coast of the island is dot ...

20
June
2007

For Saint Barbara's Day, sow wheat and lentils

ara is a fun activity that usually delights children. Where does this tradition come from? The origins of this tradition are said to date back to Greek and Roman antiquity where fecundity rituals were practiced. According to ancient beliefs, wheat in the grass represented the first fruits of ...

30
Nov
2007

The Old Nice and its history

ieille Ville. Origins of Old Nice Old Nice is the witness of a thousand years of history. The most distant origins of the city of Nice date back to a Greek trading post called Nikaïa. This name, meaning 'the victorious one' evolved into Nicea, then Nice. Nevertheless, the Old City has no histori ...

16
Oct
2008

Visiting Marseille: places to see

1 neighborhoods to explore, numerous museums and a rich natural heritage of which the Calanques of Marseille are the jewel. Founded around 600 BC by Greek sailors, the Phocaean city invites you to discover 26 centuries of history, only 3 hours by TGV from Paris. A city of contrasts A cosmopolit ...

25
Jan
2010

The Carob tree: the tree with small horns

belongs to the fabaceae family. The name "carob tree" is an Arabic term {{what|al-kharroube (ahkhabou)). Its Latin name, Ceratonia comes from the Greek Keratia meaning "little horn" after the shape of its fruits, carobs. A reference to the carob tree can be found in the Bible: Carobs (sometimes ...

20
Apr
2012

Presbyopia: 5 Questions about Vision Problems

presbyopia from the age of forty. The physiological age for this vision problem is between 45 and 50 years old. The term "presbyopia" comes from the Greek word presbys, meaning "old man." This etymology highlights the fact that this visual impairment is linked to the normal aging of the eye. Howev ...

23
Aug
2012

Death is not an end: an exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology in Nice

presents the remains of necropolises discovered at the ancient site of Cemenelum. As its etymology indicates, a necropolis (a word composed of the Greek terms necros and polis) refers to a city of the dead. In ancient times, this burial space was set up outside the city walls, in accordance wi ...

21
Mar
2022

New technologies: understanding the metaverse in 5 questions

1- What is it about? The term meta refers to an immersive virtual world. This word is composed of two roots: meta which means 'beyond' in Greek and verse which means 'the world, the universe'. Although it is virtual and located 'beyond' reality, this parallel universe remains connected to the re ...

22
Mar
2022

Gardening: what is an epiphytic plant?

What is the definition of this word? The adjective 'epiphyte' comes from the Greek and literally means 'on the surface of plants'. Indeed, an epiphytic plant is unique in that it grows on other plants (most often trees), not in the ground. Attention: epiphytic plants should not be confused wi ...

23
Mar
2022

Poet's carnation: sowing, cultivation and maintenance

Its Latin name Dianthus barbatus means 'bearded carnation'. But it is also called the flower of the gods because the term Dianthus is formed from the Greek words Dios (Zeus) and anthos (flower). This nickname may seem grandiloquent for such a small flower, but it is well deserved as these carnati ...

24
Aug
2022

Natural gardening : how to use wormwood in the garden ?

e and a strong smell that discourages many undesirables. It is the most bitter plant among the European flora, as the etymology of its name (from the Greek apsinthos 'without sweetness') emphasizes. While some plants don't like to be planted near it, others will benefit from its proximity. This i ...

25
Jan
2023

Capers: Everything you need to know about this condiment in 5 questions.

at, such as beef tongue and grilled dishes. Finally, they can be used to enhance and decorate fish dishes or composed salads such as potato salad or Greek pasta salad. 5- What are the nutritional benefits of capers? Despite their small size, capers are nutrient powerhouses. They are rich in vitamin ...

13
June
2023

Garden: 5 good reasons to plant helianthemums.

wering is abundant and comes in multiple colors depending on the chosen species and variety. Note: the name helianthemum means "flower of the sun" in Greek, because this flower orients itself towards the sun in the same way as the sunflower! It may also owe this nickname to the beautiful golden y ...

25
Aug
2023

Maria Callas: 5 Things to Know About the Voice of the Century

at 8 years old. Maria Callas was born on December 2, 1923, in New York as Sophia Cecelia Kalogeropoulos. From her unhappy childhood, this daughter of Greek immigrants recounted that she was just a "fat, clumsy, and unloved kid." The one nicknamed Maria was, however, a good student and received her ...

15
Dec
2023

Paris 2024: 5 Things to Know About the Olympic Torch Relay

ing tradition, on April 16, 2024. For nine days, the Olympic flame relay will take place in Greece, from Olympia to Athens. It is already known that Greek Olympic rowing champion Stefanos Ntouskos will be the first torchbearer for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Some 600 torchbearers will carry the flame ...

15
Jan
2024