History
Greek News
Lord Byron’s Donation to the Greek Cause Unearthed Two Centuries Later
A banknote unearthed by The Observer sheds new light on Lord Byron's generosity and commitment to the Greek War of Independence.
Greece
How Lamb, Chocolate and Eggs Became Easter Traditions
Around Greece, people are gearing up to celebrate Easter with friends and family. While many Greek Easter celebrations are unique to the country, there are some elements of the feast day that are shared with many cultures: lamb, chocolate...
Ancient Greece
Market Economy Thrived in Ancient Greece, 3,000 Years Before Previously Believed
an international team of researchers claim that market economy thrived in Ancient Greece 3,000 years before previously believed.
Greece
My Dad Was a CIA Spy in Greece — But Not a Thug
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by Leslie Absher When I was just a baby, my father was sent to Greece for his first field assignment with the CIA. It was the summer of 1966 when we arrived, nine months before the military coup led...
Greek News
Mon Repos: Prince Philip Was Born on this Greek Villa in Corfu
Prince Philip was born at dining room table of Mon Repos, which means "my rest," and is situated on the coast of the Greek island of Corfu.
Greek church
The Akathist Hymn: A Lyric Poem of Unparalleled Beauty
The Akathist Hymn, which is chanted on the first five successive Fridays of Lent in the Eastern Orthodox Church, is dedicated to Virgin Mary.
Diaspora
AHI Sponsors Congressional Salute to Greek Independence
The AHI sponsored a Congressional Salute to Greek Independence in commemoration of the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence in 2021.
Greek News
NYU Provost’s Love Affair With Greece Started at a Taverna on Crete: Meet Dr. Katherine Fleming
American historian and academic Katherine Elizabeth Fleming became an Honorary Greek Citizen in 2016 for her contributions to Greek culture.
Archaeology
How Did Bronze Age Greeks Know About Monkeys from Asia?
Scientists have debated why Bronze Age wall paintings at the ancient site of Akrotiri depict monkeys that came from thousands of miles away in Asia for years.
Fashion
Greek Fashion Designer Creates Unique 1821-Inspired Collection
Greek fashion creator Eleanna Tabouri has created an elegant capsule collection inspired by traditional Greek costumes and 1821 fashion.
Greek church
The Hymn of Kassiane: Orthodoxy’s Great Lenten Choral Work
The Hymn of Kassiane, sung every Tuesday of Holy Week was composed by one of the few women writing music during Byzantine times.
Greece
The Tragic Story of the Four Greeks Who Perished on the Titanic
The tale of the four Greek men who died on the Titanic is not often told, but it is one of the many tragic stories about the ill-fated ship.
History
Theodoros Griego: The First Greek to Set Foot in America in 1528
The first Greek person to ever set foot in America was a man named Theodoros Griego, and he arrived in the country in 1528.
Diaspora
The American Connections to Greek War of Independence
Stamatios Kartalopoulos spoke about bonds which unite the Greek and American War of Independence - liberty, democracy, freedom and justice.
Europe
Purported Celebration of Nazi Battle of Crete Sparks Outcry
The European Paratroopers Association, or EAP, purportedly planned to hold a celebration of the Battle of Crete in Chania in May.