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The Triumph of the West
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In which Western Civilization is seen as a plus and how Simon Wilson got it so wrong in his critique of a piece by Jonathan Ayling
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In which Western Civilization is seen as a plus and how Simon Wilson got it so wrong in his critique of a piece by Jonathan Ayling
The Triumph of the West
Jonathan Ayling and Simon Wilson's Fatally Flawed Riposte.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The Triumph of the West
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In which Western Civilization is seen as a plus and how Simon Wilson got it so wrong in his critique of a piece by Jonathan Ayling
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In which Western Civilization is seen as a plus and how Simon Wilson got it so wrong in his critique of a piece by Jonathan Ayling
Friends in Youth
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A review of "Friends in Youth" - a story of two lawyers on opposites sides of the English Civil War and their shared interests and objectives - worth a read in these times of societal upheaval.
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A review of "Friends in Youth" - a story of two lawyers on opposites sides of the English Civil War and their shared interests and objectives - worth a read in these times of societal upheaval.
Friends in Youth
Choosing Sides in the Civil War - An Overview
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November 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Friends in Youth
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A review of "Friends in Youth" - a story of two lawyers on opposites sides of the English Civil War and their shared interests and objectives - worth a read in these times of societal upheaval.
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A review of "Friends in Youth" - a story of two lawyers on opposites sides of the English Civil War and their shared interests and objectives - worth a read in these times of societal upheaval.
Social Media Access Restrictions
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Balancing the rhetoric with the reality - looking at developments in the social media restrictions for under 16s space. It is much more nuanced than a "ban"
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Balancing the rhetoric with the reality - looking at developments in the social media restrictions for under 16s space. It is much more nuanced than a "ban"
Social Media Access Restrictions
Internet Regulation Redux
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November 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Social Media Access Restrictions
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Balancing the rhetoric with the reality - looking at developments in the social media restrictions for under 16s space. It is much more nuanced than a "ban"
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Balancing the rhetoric with the reality - looking at developments in the social media restrictions for under 16s space. It is much more nuanced than a "ban"
Something Must Be Done
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Some thoughts on short sighted policies, what would you be prepared to give up to "stop" climate change and what really needs to be done
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Some thoughts on short sighted policies, what would you be prepared to give up to "stop" climate change and what really needs to be done
Something Must Be Done
What Would You Be Prepared to Give Up
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November 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Something Must Be Done
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Some thoughts on short sighted policies, what would you be prepared to give up to "stop" climate change and what really needs to be done
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Some thoughts on short sighted policies, what would you be prepared to give up to "stop" climate change and what really needs to be done
Public Confidence and the Rule of Law
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A reflection on the importance of public confidence in law enforcement institutions and the Courts and the importance of trust and confidence as an element of the Rule of Law
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A reflection on the importance of public confidence in law enforcement institutions and the Courts and the importance of trust and confidence as an element of the Rule of Law
Public Confidence and the Rule of Law
A Reflection
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November 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Public Confidence and the Rule of Law
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A reflection on the importance of public confidence in law enforcement institutions and the Courts and the importance of trust and confidence as an element of the Rule of Law
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A reflection on the importance of public confidence in law enforcement institutions and the Courts and the importance of trust and confidence as an element of the Rule of Law
Jefferson's Liberty
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A personal reflection on Thomas Jefferson and some of his theories on liberty. A true man of the Enlightenment.
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A personal reflection on Thomas Jefferson and some of his theories on liberty. A true man of the Enlightenment.
Jefferson's Liberty
A Personal Reflection
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November 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Jefferson's Liberty
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A personal reflection on Thomas Jefferson and some of his theories on liberty. A true man of the Enlightenment.
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A personal reflection on Thomas Jefferson and some of his theories on liberty. A true man of the Enlightenment.
Ia Tangata - Part 5
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My conclusions on the Law Commission's Ia Tangata Report and why it is fatally flawed
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My conclusions on the Law Commission's Ia Tangata Report and why it is fatally flawed
Ia Tangata - Part 5
The Ideological Underpinning of Ia Tangata
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October 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Ia Tangata - Part 5
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My conclusions on the Law Commission's Ia Tangata Report and why it is fatally flawed
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My conclusions on the Law Commission's Ia Tangata Report and why it is fatally flawed
Age Restrictions, Social Media and Coincidence
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The search for the Holy Grail of Internet Content Control continues with the age restrictions on social media proposals. A discussion about the content of the Bill.
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The search for the Holy Grail of Internet Content Control continues with the age restrictions on social media proposals. A discussion about the content of the Bill.
Age Restrictions, Social Media and Coincidence
The State Gets Closer to the Holy Grail
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October 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Age Restrictions, Social Media and Coincidence
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The search for the Holy Grail of Internet Content Control continues with the age restrictions on social media proposals. A discussion about the content of the Bill.
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The search for the Holy Grail of Internet Content Control continues with the age restrictions on social media proposals. A discussion about the content of the Bill.
Ia Tangata 4
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Part 4 of my series on Ia Tangata - Contending commentaries from Ani O'Brien and Paul Thistoll on the Ia Tangata Report
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Part 4 of my series on Ia Tangata - Contending commentaries from Ani O'Brien and Paul Thistoll on the Ia Tangata Report
Ia Tangata 4
Contending Commentaries
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October 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Ia Tangata 4
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Part 4 of my series on Ia Tangata - Contending commentaries from Ani O'Brien and Paul Thistoll on the Ia Tangata Report
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Part 4 of my series on Ia Tangata - Contending commentaries from Ani O'Brien and Paul Thistoll on the Ia Tangata Report
The Holy Grail of Internet Content Control
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In which I trace the various steps that the Government and State agencies have taken over the last few years to demonstrate a pattern of attempts to control internet content
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In which I trace the various steps that the Government and State agencies have taken over the last few years to demonstrate a pattern of attempts to control internet content
The Holy Grail of Internet Content Control
Joining the Dots to Discern a Picture
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October 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The Holy Grail of Internet Content Control
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In which I trace the various steps that the Government and State agencies have taken over the last few years to demonstrate a pattern of attempts to control internet content
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In which I trace the various steps that the Government and State agencies have taken over the last few years to demonstrate a pattern of attempts to control internet content
The Broadcasting Standards Authority and Jurisdiction
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Why the BSA does not have jurisdiction over online "radio" platforms - a technology based rationale
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Why the BSA does not have jurisdiction over online "radio" platforms - a technology based rationale
The Broadcasting Standards Authority and Jurisdiction
A Deep Dive Into the BSA and Online Radio Issue
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October 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The Broadcasting Standards Authority and Jurisdiction
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Why the BSA does not have jurisdiction over online "radio" platforms - a technology based rationale
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Why the BSA does not have jurisdiction over online "radio" platforms - a technology based rationale
Assuming Jurisdiction
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Initial thoughts on the BSA assuming jurisdiction over Internet radio platforms. There are a few problems with the approach and the procedure adopted.
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Initial thoughts on the BSA assuming jurisdiction over Internet radio platforms. There are a few problems with the approach and the procedure adopted.
Assuming Jurisdiction
The Broadcasting Standards Authority and the Internet
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October 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Assuming Jurisdiction
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Initial thoughts on the BSA assuming jurisdiction over Internet radio platforms. There are a few problems with the approach and the procedure adopted.
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Initial thoughts on the BSA assuming jurisdiction over Internet radio platforms. There are a few problems with the approach and the procedure adopted.
Ia Tangata - Part 3 open.substack.com/pub/djhdcj/p... Part 3 of my review of Ia Tangata in which I discuss the arguments and comments that were advanced to the Commission both in favour of the proposed changes to the Human Rights Act and against them.
Ia Tangata - Part 3
The Contending Arguments Analysed
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October 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Ia Tangata - Part 3 open.substack.com/pub/djhdcj/p... Part 3 of my review of Ia Tangata in which I discuss the arguments and comments that were advanced to the Commission both in favour of the proposed changes to the Human Rights Act and against them.
From the Palacio de la Inquisicion to the Human Rights Review Tribunal
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Avoiding secret hearings requires an alert and active Mainstream Media so that justice may be seen to be done - even where publication of proceedings is severely restricted.
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Avoiding secret hearings requires an alert and active Mainstream Media so that justice may be seen to be done - even where publication of proceedings is severely restricted.
From the Palacio de la Inquisicion to the Human Rights Review Tribunal
Plus ca change, c’est la meme chose
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October 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
From the Palacio de la Inquisicion to the Human Rights Review Tribunal
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Avoiding secret hearings requires an alert and active Mainstream Media so that justice may be seen to be done - even where publication of proceedings is severely restricted.
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Avoiding secret hearings requires an alert and active Mainstream Media so that justice may be seen to be done - even where publication of proceedings is severely restricted.
Grey Literature and a Human Rights Commission Report
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A more detailed version of a shorter article that appeared in the Listener. It defines Grey Literature and suggests that the Human Rights Commission paper Maranga Mai falls into this category.
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A more detailed version of a shorter article that appeared in the Listener. It defines Grey Literature and suggests that the Human Rights Commission paper Maranga Mai falls into this category.
Grey Literature and a Human Rights Commission Report
An Absence of Authority and Rigour and the Perpetuation of Myth
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October 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Grey Literature and a Human Rights Commission Report
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A more detailed version of a shorter article that appeared in the Listener. It defines Grey Literature and suggests that the Human Rights Commission paper Maranga Mai falls into this category.
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A more detailed version of a shorter article that appeared in the Listener. It defines Grey Literature and suggests that the Human Rights Commission paper Maranga Mai falls into this category.
Ia Tangata - Part 2
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Ia Tangata addresses the distinction between sex on the on hand and gender on the other. Biological reality vs a subjective construct. The tension is examined.
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Ia Tangata addresses the distinction between sex on the on hand and gender on the other. Biological reality vs a subjective construct. The tension is examined.
Ia Tangata - Part 2
Why Is the Issue Contentious
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October 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Ia Tangata - Part 2
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Ia Tangata addresses the distinction between sex on the on hand and gender on the other. Biological reality vs a subjective construct. The tension is examined.
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Ia Tangata addresses the distinction between sex on the on hand and gender on the other. Biological reality vs a subjective construct. The tension is examined.
Fear and Loathing - DeepFakes and AI
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More on Deep Fakes, AI and Harmful Digital Communications - with suggestions for amendment
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More on Deep Fakes, AI and Harmful Digital Communications - with suggestions for amendment
Fear and Loathing - DeepFakes and AI
The Indefatigable Cecilia Robinson - Yet again
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October 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Fear and Loathing - DeepFakes and AI
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More on Deep Fakes, AI and Harmful Digital Communications - with suggestions for amendment
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More on Deep Fakes, AI and Harmful Digital Communications - with suggestions for amendment
Ia Tangata - Part 1 - Introductory
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Part 1 of a 5 part series about the Law Commission's Ia Tangata Report. This part outlines the background to the report, terms of reference and consultation process concluding with a summary of the recommendations.
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Part 1 of a 5 part series about the Law Commission's Ia Tangata Report. This part outlines the background to the report, terms of reference and consultation process concluding with a summary of the recommendations.
Ia Tangata - Part 1 - Introductory
The Law Commission Report Recommending Reforms to the Human Rights Act
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September 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Ia Tangata - Part 1 - Introductory
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Part 1 of a 5 part series about the Law Commission's Ia Tangata Report. This part outlines the background to the report, terms of reference and consultation process concluding with a summary of the recommendations.
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Part 1 of a 5 part series about the Law Commission's Ia Tangata Report. This part outlines the background to the report, terms of reference and consultation process concluding with a summary of the recommendations.
Controlling the Narrative - The Unlearned Lessons of Internet Governance open.substack.com/pub/djhdcj/p... The call for internet regulation continues but this article explains how internet technologies make content regulation difficult, complex and in some cases undemocratic.
Controlling the Narrative - The Unlearned Lessons of Internet Governance
The Challenges of Meaningful, Democratic Regulatory Models
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September 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Controlling the Narrative - The Unlearned Lessons of Internet Governance open.substack.com/pub/djhdcj/p... The call for internet regulation continues but this article explains how internet technologies make content regulation difficult, complex and in some cases undemocratic.
Hate and Hyperbole
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Hate is a powerful word and we debase its currency by trivialising it. This article looks at the Law Commission analysis of submissions on hate crime and considers aspects of hate speech
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Hate is a powerful word and we debase its currency by trivialising it. This article looks at the Law Commission analysis of submissions on hate crime and considers aspects of hate speech
Hate and Hyperbole
Debasing the Currency of a Powerful Word
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September 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Hate and Hyperbole
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Hate is a powerful word and we debase its currency by trivialising it. This article looks at the Law Commission analysis of submissions on hate crime and considers aspects of hate speech
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Hate is a powerful word and we debase its currency by trivialising it. This article looks at the Law Commission analysis of submissions on hate crime and considers aspects of hate speech
Ia Tangata
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An introduction to a series of articles considering the Law Commission Report on Human Rights Act reforms to enhance protection for transgender persons and others.
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An introduction to a series of articles considering the Law Commission Report on Human Rights Act reforms to enhance protection for transgender persons and others.
Ia Tangata
The Law Commission Report Recommending Reforms to the Human Rights Act to enhance protections for transgender, non-binary individuals, and those with innate variations of sex characteristics.
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September 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Ia Tangata
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An introduction to a series of articles considering the Law Commission Report on Human Rights Act reforms to enhance protection for transgender persons and others.
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An introduction to a series of articles considering the Law Commission Report on Human Rights Act reforms to enhance protection for transgender persons and others.
Controlling the Narrative - Internet Exceptionalism
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Internet Exceptionalism and some of the challenges regarding regulating the Internet and thereby controlling the narrative
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Internet Exceptionalism and some of the challenges regarding regulating the Internet and thereby controlling the narrative
Controlling the Narrative - Internet Exceptionalism
Why the Internet is Different When it Comes to Regulation - Or Is It?
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September 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Controlling the Narrative - Internet Exceptionalism
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Internet Exceptionalism and some of the challenges regarding regulating the Internet and thereby controlling the narrative
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Internet Exceptionalism and some of the challenges regarding regulating the Internet and thereby controlling the narrative
Performance Art
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A Norwegian folk band plays the Odeon of Herodes at the foot of the Acropolis. The Greeks knew how to build a theatre
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A Norwegian folk band plays the Odeon of Herodes at the foot of the Acropolis. The Greeks knew how to build a theatre
Performance Art
The Far North Meets Classical Greece
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September 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Performance Art
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A Norwegian folk band plays the Odeon of Herodes at the foot of the Acropolis. The Greeks knew how to build a theatre
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A Norwegian folk band plays the Odeon of Herodes at the foot of the Acropolis. The Greeks knew how to build a theatre