Attica is a peninsula reaching into the Aegean Sea and is one of the most historically significant areas of ancient Greece. Many ancient settlements and temples are found in the region, including Athens in the center, Eleusis in the west, Brauron on the eastern coast, and Sounio at the southernmost tip. Learn more about Attica here.

A witnessing of the slow return to feeling after a Long Winter. A reminder to stay present through the pins and needles as the numbness fades. It can be a slow and painful awakening, but the return of sensation means pleasure is waiting for you, too.

Were there really nine muses in ancient Greece? Where were they worshipped? And what do their stories tell us about artistic inspiration and the Greek landscape? In this episode, meet the Muses of ancient Greece and learn more about their special relationship with music, winged messengers, springs, and the Greek gods of prophecy and sleep.

Epirus (‘Ηπειρος) is a region in the northwest of Greece. It is bordered to the east by the land regions of Thessaly and Macedonia, to the west by the Ionian sea, and to the north by the country of Albania. Read more about Epirus's geography, sacred sites, and ancient temples.

I've recently returned from a 10-day trip to England with my older sister. We rented a car and braved the roads to visit Cornwall, Devon, Dartmour, and the Cotswolds. Some of the highlights were meeting Larkin, a Harris's hawk, on the streets of Holsworthy; seeing The Rites of Dionysus installation at The Eden Project; and wandering the Lost Gardens of Heligan.

These are the Greek medicinal herbs I reach for most often when First Aid or acute health issues arise…