When Greeks refused the Italian ultimatum of surrender on October 28, 1940, their nation stood…
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I wrote the text below, for the exhibition “The Hour of Greece” that opened in…
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On the early morning of Oct. 28, 1940, Greek leader Ioannis Metaxas faced a grim…
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Thousands of monuments dot Greece’s islands and mainland honoring those who paid the ultimate price…
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On This Day October 28, 1971: Maria Callas Makes American Big Screen Debut in “Medea”
Opera dive and legend Maria Callas made her big screen debut in the film version…
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When American Women Doctors Built Expansive Network of Shelters, Hospitals and Orphanages in Greece
The following article was written by Professor Virginia Metaxas, Ph. D. and has been re-published…
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For people who love reading about Greece’s important role during World War II, the following…
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Did You Know: Ancient Greek Philosopher Was First to Describe Moon as Rock Instead of a God
Greeks may not have invented everything, but apparently they were the among the first to…
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The bicentennial is upon us— that ever-important celebration of 200 years since Greeks decided to…
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A project years in the making is coming to fruition in the form of an…