History
Corfu's geographical position meant that it was constantly at the mercy of invaders. This led to a wealth of history and influences. This section looks at the past rulers of Corfu and their present day legacy.

Historical Writing
An entry about Corfu taken from the 1911 edition of The Encyclopaedia Brittanica and two pieces written in 1899 and 1913.

Museums
In Corfu you will find museums exhibiting Archaeology, Byzantine Art, Asiatic Art, and Traditional Folk History. In addition you can visit the palaces of Achilleon and Mon Repos.

Language
It's surprising how a little Greek will enhance your stay here. If you can offer a few words, even the most simple greetings, you will receive in return an even more enthusiastic welcome. This section contains the Greek alphabet and a few words and phrases that you might find useful.

Music
In Corfu there is a long musical tradition which is continued by the many Philharmonic bands which can be seen performing at local celebrations. Both the composer of the Greek National Anthem and the Olympic Hymn were Corfiots.

Chamber Music
Divertimenti in Corfu is held twice a year and is a unique Chamber Music Festival with concerts by leading musicians and coaching for amateur musicians.

Festivals
A list describing the many festivals which punctuate the Corfiot calendar.

Art
A look at the history of art and religious painting in Corfu from the sixteenth century until modern times.

Books
Local author John Waller has written several books, including two telling how he bought some land and built a house in Agios Gordis.

Painting
Warren Curry paints in two predominant styles, traditional and figurative. His paintings depict the dramatic scenery, wonderful villages and colourful traditions of Corfu.

Photography
A collection of black and white photographs by Caroline Gerstad.

Images of Corfu
A chance to view and buy high resolution photographic prints of Corfu. Local photographer David Jukes aims to look at Corfu from a slightly different angle and capture material that is new and fresh but still representative of the island.

Graffiti
Diomedes Papadatos works on large exterior and interior surfaces and is a member of the Art Ghetto Bombers (AGB) who have won prizes at many Graffiti Festivals.

Pelekas Graffiti Festival
This annual summer festival is held in the village of Pelekas and features over a hundred graffiti artists, DJs, musicians and dancers.

Cuisine
Corfu's cuisine is inextricably tied in with its history and this is what makes its food so different from the rest of Greece. It is fascinating to look through a menu and try to work out who brought what.

Wine
Information about Greek wine and the vineyards of Corfu. There is substantial evidence that wine has been produced in Greece since at least 4000 BC. In "The Odyssey", Homer famously describes "The wine dark sea".

Olives
The history, cultivation and production of olives and olive oil. This section includes some fascinating olive-related trivia. For instance, did you know that olive oil is an antidote for ammonia poisoning?