damian entwistleToday's Flickr photo with the most hits: this bronze - Leonidas of Sparta.
Today's poem:
Thermopylae
- by CP Cavafy (translator - David Ferry)
https://www.tumblr.com/ukdamo/801903744992346112/thermopylae?source=share
#CPCavafy #poetry #thermopylae #integrity #respect #DavidFerry
Michail🗡️ Molon Labe: More Than a Battle Cry
Translation? “Come and take them.”
More than just two words, “Molon Labe” is a defiant stand for freedom.
Discover the true meaning behind the phrase, the story of King Leonidas, and why his words still echo today.
👉 Read about Molon Labe https://www.athenstaxitour.com/blog/molon-labe-the-power-behind-spartan-battle-cry/
#MolonLabe #Sparta #Leonidas #AncientGreece #Defiance #Leonidas #Spartans #History #Battle #Thermopylae
🛡️ Discover the Heroic Legacy of Thermopylae
Thermopylae isn’t just a battle—it’s a symbol of courage and sacrifice.
Join us on a tour to the heart of Spartan bravery and stand at the site where the 300 fought for freedom.
👉 Explore the battlefield in our Guide: https://www.athenstaxitour.com/travel-guides/thermopylae-tour
#SpartanWarriors #MolonLabe #300 #Greece #Thermopylae #Tour #AncientHistory #Tourism #History #Culture
ligfietsersEpic Greece Velomobile Journey Cut Short: Swiss Rider’s Velomobile Confiscated in Thessaloniki #ligfietsers
https://www.recumbent.news/2024/11/08/epic-greece-velomobile-journey-cut-short-swiss-riders-velomobile-confiscated-in-thessaloniki/ #Greecevelomobilejourney #Thessalonikivelomobile #velomobileconfiscation #Swissvelomobilerider #Greececyclingtrip #Alpha7velomobile #VelomobileWorld #cyclinginGreece #velomobileworld #Greecebybike #Thermopylae #velomobile #AegeanSea #Journeys #Delphi
Greg Hills2002. Europe. The trip where I got my profile wallpaper. #venice , #thermopylae , #crete , #troy , #gallipoli , and a dismal dawn at the great #pyramid.
https://winterknell.net/travel/_trav_2002/_trav_2002_byzantium.html
Ralf Lenz, BOFH Emeritus 🏴☠️@mike805 the context I had in mind was entirely different -- i've recently had a lot of discussions with a friend of mine regarding cloud / kubernetes / microservices / etc.
I'm a fan of the #thermopylae principle -- keep it simple, limit your attack surface, and patrol that limited attack surface with extreme vigilance.
Σειληνός (Seilēnós)My latest blog post. Thermopylae and Milina, Thessaly. #Greece #Thermopylae #travel #archaeology #history
https://caveofseilenos.com/2023/05/20/piling-pelion-on-ossa-part-2/