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John Apostolos
Odysseus Lives: A Night of Heritage, Tradition, and Unbreakable Bonds
It is fundamental to human nature for people to feel a strong urge to connect and share time with others from their homeland when they are far away. This desire to bond over shared origins,…
The Odyssey Of The Olympic Flame – The Homeric Voyage Of The Sailing Barque “Belem”
Every four years, Greece reminds the world of its former glory by providing the Olympic Flame to the nation that hosts that year’s Olympic Games. This year, 2024, the Games are held in France, with…
The Potato In Greece – The Apple Of The Earth
I grew up loving potatoes, especially what I learned, as a young immigrant, were called “French Fries” in the USA. So, I had taken for granted that potatoes, like wheat, rice, corn, beans, and other…
A Small Greek Village Spared from Disaster by Foresight and Preparation
As catastrophic flooding from record rainfall continues to devastate communities across central Greece, there remain occasional bright spots. One such example is the tiny village of Keramidi, nestled against the foothills near Trikala in the…
Shaken, Not Stirred: Greece’s Vulnerability To Damaging Earthquakes
Sitting on my veranda, contemplating the beautiful blue of the Mediterranean Sea at the Gulf of Corinth, I marvel at how incredible this part of the world is—an excellent combination of sea, islands, mountains, and…
Greek Inter-island Ferries: An Organized Maelstrom
One of the fun things to do while in Greece is to travel to the various islands over the spectacular blue Mediterranean Sea. Nothing is as pleasant as relaxing. Let the ferry take you to…
The Tomb of King Philip II: An Impressive Archaeological Accomplishment
In 1977–78, Greek archaeologist Manolis Andronikos led a determined team into the Great Tumulus at ancient Aigai, today’s Vergina. It was a dig marked by long days, careful trowel work, and the hope of finding…
A Glorious Art Show From A Young Palmyra Lady
Philadelphia, PA – The halls of the Tyler School of Art of Temple University were treated, on Friday night, March 24, to a stunning display of superb paintings by a young Greek lady of remarkable…
St. Thomas Seniors Pay Homage To St. Nicholas Shrine
New York, NY – A spring excursion sponsored by the senior citizens of St. Thomas Orthodox Church of Cherry Hill, NJ, visited New York on March 11, 2023, with the express destination to pay homage…
The Aegean In Dispute – The “Exclusive Economic Zone”
Countries that border the sea claim a well-established “12-mile limit” beyond their shore as sovereign territory. It belongs to them as if it were land. But, in 1982, an effort was made to divide the…
Columbus was the “Crackpot” that Discovered America
We Greeks knew the Earth was a globe since ancient times. The round shape and phases of the moon and the earth’s shadow on it during even partial eclipses gave the philosophers a clear idea…
Dr. Elias Iliadis Addresses St. Thomas Senior Citizens
Dr. Elias A Iliadis, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, the popular Cardiologist associated with Cooper University Health Care, was the featured speaker at the Saturday, March 26, 2022, Luncheon of the St. Thomas Senior Citizens, held…
