Aristotle Onassis

Aristotle Onassis’ Tragic Collapse After the Death of His Son, Alexander

When Aristotle Onassis’ son, Alexander (Greek: Αλέξανδρος), died on January 23, 1973, Onassis was devastated by the shock and grief. He never fully recovered from the loss and died two years later, on March 15, 1975. Alexander’s death marked the...

How a Greek Cypriot Saved Onassis’ Legendary Olympic Aircraft

"I feel like I bought the Acropolis," Andreas Christodoulides said after purchasing the legendary Aristotle Onassis aircraft of Olympic Airways before they were destined for the scrap heap. With a voice full of emotion, the Greek Cypriot businessman spoke on...

Jeffrey Epstein Considered Purchase of Onassis’ Skorpios Island, DOJ Files Show

Newly released documents from the United States Department of Justice show that Jeffrey Epstein explored the possibility of acquiring Skorpios, the private Greek island once owned by shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis. The contacts appear in email exchanges contained within a...

Christina Onassis’ Influence on Her Daughter, Athina

Christina Onassis, the daughter of the well-known Greek shipping legend and magnate Aristotle Onassis had a three-year-old daughter, Athina, when she passed away at the young age of 37 in 1988. The life of the legendary Onassis family was defined...

Manolis Chiotis: Star of Greek Music Was Bouzouki Virtuoso

Manolis Chiotis is considered to be one of the greatest bouzouki players of all time. The musician, composer, and singer revolutionized Greek music with his four-course bouzouki and made music from Greece popular across the world, even in the...

How Onassis Helped Rebuild Germany—One Tanker at a Time

Aristotle Onassis, the famous Greek shipping tycoon, played a significant role in helping post-WWII Germany's economy through his shipbuilding activities. After WWII, Germany’s shipbuilding industry—especially in places like Hamburg and Kiel—was heavily damaged but began rebuilding quickly with the help...

Athina Onassis Makes Rare Public Appearance at Glamorous Paris Gala

Athina Onassis made a rare public appearance on Sunday, July 6, attending the Bal d'Été (French for "Summer Ball") in Paris, an elegant social event recently revived under the creative direction of renowned filmmaker Sofia Coppola. Blending high society...