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“A Promise Of Remembrance”, Interview With Harry Karapalides
Upper Darby, PA – Author Harry Karapalides talks with Cosmos Philly about his third book, “A Promise of Remembrance”. This novel is based loosely on the true events and life of his father, Jerry. This is…
Goyans Retreat To St. Lukes
By Dina Vorgiatzidis Tis the season to be jolly! But aside from all the shopping, gift giving, ugly sweater parties, and tree decorating what is the true meaning of Christmas? That is what these GOYAns…
Animated History Of The Olympic Games
This animation offers a concise and engaging history of the Olympic Games. It takes us from the nude athletes of ancient Greece — refreshingly free of corporate sponsors — to the budget-breaking spectacle of London…
Life In A Greek Village (Vlahokerasia, Arcadia) – 2
The ever-present sound of cicadas provides a fitting backdrop for the conclusion of part two in the series Life in a Greek Village. Directed by Angelike Contis, the film captures the rhythms and textures of…
Life In A Greek Village (Vlahokerasia, Arcadia) – 1
We are deep into the heart of summer, a time when many Greeks from around the world return home to visit the cities and villages of their families. We at Cosmos Philly feel that same…
Best Greek Island Beach Photos
We’ll, we couldn’t resist the allure of the motherland at this time of the year any longer. For those of us home in the USA, Canada, or other parts of the world, other than Greece,…
Pontian Youth Festival In Canton Ohio
By Thomas MantzakidesPhotos by Thomas Mantzakides and John Anastasiadis Canton, OH – For the 2nd consecutive year, Pontian Greek youth from across North America gathered to celebrate their ancestral culture and folk customs on Father’s…
Small Pleasures (Μικρές Χαρές)
Once upon a time in a country far far away a boy lived, very different from all the others. His name was Eftichis. Everything ran smoothly in his life until one day, many many years…
