Remembering the 200th Anniversary of the 1821 Greek Revolution: The Filiki Eteria Museum, Ukraine
It all began in Odessa, Ukraine. Greek merchants Nikolaos Skoufas, Anastasios Sakalof, and Emanuel Xanthos started the revolutionary group called Filiki Eteria or Society of...
Greek Colonel Mordechai Frizis, an Unknown Great Jewish Hero of the Second World War
By Dr. Michael Matsas
In October 1940, large Italian forces suddenly invaded Greece from Albania. The newspapers kept informing us of a “strategic retreat” until...
Dr. Zissis Chroneos to receive the ‘Hermes Award’ on October 20th at the 30th Hermes Expo
On Sunday, July 11, 2021, Dr. Zissis Chroneos sponsored a coffee hour at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Camp Hill, PA in honor of his guest,...
Almost Free: The Hellenic Revolution of 1821 and the Continuing Struggle for Freedom in Modern Hellas
By Evaggelos Vallianatos, Ph.D.
Prologue
After nearly four centuries of ceaseless resistance and rebellions against Turkish military occupation of their country, the Greeks revolted to regain...
Remembering the 200th Anniversary of the 1821 Greek Revolution: Ibrahim Pasha and Mystra
Greek songs remember Ibrahim Pasha in a negative way. I did not realize who he was and what he almost accomplished. The online encyclopedia...
A Divided Greek Genocide Sows the Seeds of Greece’s Death Warrant as a Modern State
In Memory of the Greek Populations of Eastern Thrace, Asia Minor, and beyond!
By Marcus A. Templar
More than 100 years ago, innocent Greeks were killed...
Electra Art exhibition happening in Naousa, Greece
In the Heroic city of Naousa, Greece, in the "Naias" hall at "Christos Lanaras" Cultural Facilities from 13 to 18 July, the solo art...
Remembering 200th Greek Revolution Anniversary: Missolonghi
Lord Gordon Byron died during the second siege of Missolonghi. The Ottomans with allies came back a 3rd time. The fighters knew all was lost...
Memories of Greece: Portara of Naxos
A spectacular Greek Gateway on a hill impresses the traveler to Naxos. I was on a local ferry, admiring the clear sea waters. I...
Public Health Challenges in Greece and U.S.
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The 1821 Greek Revolution Battle of Levithi: Beginning of Liberation of Peloponnese
Levithi is a picturesque town situated on the northeastern slope of the Mainalon mountains. Tourist buses come to enjoy the landscape and traditional food. No one...
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Festival Begins New York State’s New Normal
Vaccinated persons can go unmasked into premises without capacity limitations, except for social distancing. New York State dropped most restrictions on Wednesday, May 19th....
Μύθοι του Αισώπου: Πατέρας, Γιός και Γά’ι’δαρος
Νεοελληνική – Ελεύθερη Απόδοση/Διασκευή
Πατέρας, Γιός και Γά’ι’δαρος
Ένας αγρότης μαζί με τον νεαρό γιο του πήγαν να κλαδέψουν τον αμπελώνα τους. Στήν συνέχεια, έκοψαν...
American Meddling in Greece
By: Evaggelos Vallianatos, Ph.D.
Prologue
Hellas / Greece had the good fortune of becoming the lighthouse of the world. For several centuries it gave birth to...
A poem by the Late Lili Bita: Our Ancestors
They came
with their black kerchiefs
tied tightly
under their chins.
They brought us
earthen jars.
Sprigs of barley.
Their scythes upright
above their heads.
They entered our hearths.
They cackled at our gadgets.
They...