My Big Fat Greek Wedding” starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine and Laine Kazan…
Greek Culture
Contemporary Greek culture and traditions are very rich and diverse, reflecting Greece’s location at the crossing point where the West meets the East and the country’s great and turbulent history.
Chicago, IL – April 19, 2024 – The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) brought ancient drama…
The ancient Olive Tree of Vouves (Elia Vouvon) is located in the village of Ano Vouves on the island of Crete and is believed to be the oldest olive tree in the world, which still produces olives.
In a translated statement, Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana of Greece announced their decision to divorce, noting the difficulty of their decision and conveyed deep appreciation, respect, and love for each other throughout their 14 years together. Despite ending their marriage, they emphasised their intention to maintain a strong friendship and continue living in Greece. Notably
Introducing the “Connecting Greeks Podcast,” a captivating audio series dedicated to celebrating and exploring the rich cultural heritage, history, and experiences of individuals of Greek descent worldwide
In a tribute to the enduring legacy of Greek cinema, the bust of Filopimenos Finos,…
Messolonghi, Greece – The renowned British poet, Lord Byron, has succumbed to illness at the…
On the 200th anniversary of Greece’s folk hero Lord Byron’s death, a previously unseen letter…
Frankly there are more than 10 inventions and discoveries our ancestors are responsible for, but…
Today, Thursday, April 18, Greece celebrates World Heritage Day (also known as International Day for…
Current and former academics, students, and friends and supporters of the Department of Modern Greek…
Anzac. Lemnos. 1915. is a one-hour documentary with a fresh angle on the well-documented Gallipoli…
Mitropanos sadly passed away on April 17, 2012 after suffering from a heart attack and pulmonary edema. He will always be remembered as one of Greece’s most recognisable voices and legend of the rebetika genre.
Archaeologists discovered a helmet dating back 2,500 years that belonged to the Greek-Illyrian era. The…
Stavros Spyros Niarchos, the shadowy Greek shipping magnate who spent much of his life battling…
Native Chicagoan Stephanie Cotirsilos returns to her hometown for a book talk and signing hosted by HAWC Great Lakes Region.
Thousands convened to honour the heritage and commemorate the 1821 Revolution. Schools, communities, clubs, welfare…
The Official Rehearsal of the lighting Ceremony of the Olympic Flame that took place in…
Elon Musk has drawn attention to the alarming population collapse that is occurring in Greece and dozens of other countries around the world.
“God gave me the blessing to be born in a small village and to be…
