Cultural Life
Exploring Greek heritage, culture, and identity.
Koliva (Κόλλυβα): The Sweetness We Share When We Remember
Koliva (κόλλυβα) is the ceremonial wheat dish prepared for Greek Orthodox memorial services and Saturdays of Souls, rooted in centuries of tradition.
Island of Ghosts and Dreams Reexamines WWII Greece in New Novel by Christopher Cosmos
Christopher Cosmos’ new novel Island of Ghosts and Dreams revisits Greece during World War II, focusing on resistance, family, and survival in Crete.
Maria Callas’ La Scala Costumes Make Historic U.S. Debut at GW’s Brady Art Gallery
Original opera costumes worn by Maria Callas at La Scala are on view for the first time in the U.S. at GW’s Brady Art Gallery through March 21, 2026.
World Greek Language Day Marked at the United Nations
World Greek Language Day will be marked at the United Nations on February 9, 2026, with a panel on language, dialogue, and multilingualism.
Tsiknopempti: Between Thessaloniki and Tsotyli, the Smoke Knows My Name
A personal reflection on Tsiknopempti in Greece, tracing memory, smoke, and belonging between Thessaloniki and the town of Tsotyli during Apokries.
A Century of Latin and Greek in Philadelphia, and Why Students Are Still Listening
Why students across the Philadelphia region are still engaging with Latin and Greek, and what classical myths reveal about education today.
Christeas and the Socratic Nature of Abstraction
A reflective essay exploring abstraction, memory, and inquiry through the work of Greek abstract artist Gregory Christeas, inspired by the Socratic tradition.
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: What the First Trailer Signals About the Film
The first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey offers clues about tone, restraint, and endurance, while leaving the film’s final approach deliberately unresolved.
Lefter Küçükandonyadis: The Greek Kid from Prinkipos Who Became Turkey’s Football Legend
From Prinkipos to Fenerbahçe glory, Lefter Küçükandonyadis lived between two worlds. The Netflix series brings back the story that shaped generations of Rum Polites and Greek families from the City.
Martin Parr Taught Me to See: A Greek American Photographer’s Tribute
A personal tribute to Martin Parr and the lasting influence his photography has had on how Greek American photographer Eleftherios Kostans documents life in Philadelphia.
20th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Announces 2026 Dates
The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival has confirmed the dates for its twentieth edition, set for June 1 to June 7, 2026, marking nearly two decades of continuous Greek and Cypriot film programming.
Photographer’s Paradise: Discovering Timeless Life in Olympos, Karpathos
A photographic look at Olympos on the island of Karpathos, where traditional dress, communal life, and centuries-old customs continue much as they have for generations.
