One of the greatest moments in sports history took place during the 50th Boston Marathon…
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The story behind St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church in Canton, Ohio is a powerful and…
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As I reflect on the inhumanity of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, I couldn’t help…
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For generations, Greeks have celebrated Easter with distinct festivities stemming from long-held traditions. In light…
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On This Day April 10, 1896: Spyridon Louis Wins First Modern Olympic Marathon… After Stopping for Wine
The Olympic marathon is the ultimate endurance race in modern sports — 26.2 miles that…
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According to age-old Greek tradition, Easter eggs are dyed red. The red color represents the…
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Every year, the parade of fashion models, celebrities, billionaires and all of the followers and…
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Looking for a way to spice up that plain old rice? Spanakorizo is just the…
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On This Day March 24, 1944: Ancient Community Rounded Up for Deportation, Extermination
On the eve of the Greek national holiday, March 24, 1944, Nazi soldiers encircled the…
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On This Day March 23, 1943: Remembering Nazi-Occupied Europe’s Only Open Protest of Jewish Persecution
Going largely unnoticed in Greece and beyond, an important anniversary passes annually on March 23.…