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The Faces of Greece: Near East Industries Doll Collection
Most charming with their rosy cheeks and welcoming eyes, the “Made in Greece” dolls of Near East Industries are arguably some of the most...


American Philhellenism in the Greek Revolution of 1821
Portrait of Samuel Gridley Howe, M.D. Most of what I learned about the Greek War of Independence, I learned in our afternoon Greek School...


Childe Harold's Pilgrimage by Lord Byron: Canto the First
"THUS TO THE ELEMENTS HE POURED HIS LAST 'GOODNIGHT.' ADIEU, ADIEU! MY NATIVE SHORE FADES O'ER THE WATERS BLUE; THE NIGHT WINDS SIGH, THE...


Childe Harold's Pilgrimage by Lord Byron: Canto the Second
"THE BATTLEFIELD, WHERE PERSIA'S VICTIM HORDE FIRST BOWED BENEATH THE BRUNT OF HELLAS' SWORD, AS ON THE MORN TO DISTANT GLORY DEAR, WHEN...


East Meets West: FASHIONABLE MONARCHS DESIGN A NATIONAL COSTUME
As we celebrate the bicentenary of the 1821 War of Independence, the prelude to recognition of a sovereign Greek state in 1830, it is...


From Bondage to Freedom: the Greek Revolution of 1821
"THOSE WHO THINK FREELY, THINK WISELY." The Greek revolution, η επανάσταση του '21 as we Greeks call it, is a defining moment in Greek...


The Entry of King Otto into Nauplia: by Peter von Hess
Commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria, this 1835 oil painting by Peter von Hess depicts the grand entry of the young Otto Friedrich...


Rock of Liberty: HYDRA
"HYDRA KNEW HER STORY, AND HER CHILDREN, WHETHER ON THE ISLAND OR SCATTERED TO THE FOUR WINDS, HAD THE HISTORY DRILLED INTO THEM."...


Art of War: Paintings of Revolutionary Heroes by Peter von Hess
A romantic illustrator of the Greek War of Independence, Peter von Hess (1792 - 1871) brilliantly captured the essence and soul of...


Cucumber Lime & Tsipouro Cocktail: A REFRESHING SUMMER SPLASH
This extremely refreshing cucumber and lime cocktail is the perfect drink for this summer! Use grappa or gin if you don’t have tsipouro....


Vegan Savory Pie: A HEARTY WHOLESOME TREAT
This vegan savory pie with red bean puree and vegetables is a super tasty, hearty and wholesome dinner packed with a good amount of...


Feta & Beet Tarts with Yogurt & Olive Oil: CrustTHE PERFECT APPETIZER
These savory feta and beet mini tarts with yogurt and easy olive oil crust make the perfect appetizer for any occasion. The beet’s...


Baked Chickpeas with Capers, Olives & Orange: A RUSTIC DISH
You can’t wrong with this easy rustic dish. It’s hearty, filling, perfect for cold winter days and ideal in highlighting seasonal...


Athens by Night
The stars tell us about passed time and we tell the stars how did the time pass our crazy moments, our joys, our plans and where did they...
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"IT'S JUST YOU IN YOUR WORKSHOP FOR AN INFINITE NUMBER OF HOURS...AND YOU HAVE TO LEARN TO BE ACCEPTING OF THIS WAY OF LIFE." -...


Mosaic Master: DIMITRIS VAFEIADIS
"IT'S JUST YOU IN YOUR WORKSHOP FOR AN INFINITE NUMBER OF HOURS...AND YOU HAVE TO LEARN TO BE ACCEPTING OF THIS WAY OF LIFE." A...


A Votive Playground at the Center of the Earth: THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF DELPHI
Taking a stroll through the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one will journey through centuries of history, culture, architecture, art...


Raw Lemon Tart: A FRESH SLICE
This no-bake raw lemon tart is a sweet symphony of flavor for your tastebuds. This one is perfect for fans of rich cashews, almonds,...


Watermelon Feta Margarita: A REFRESHING SUMMER SPLASH
This extremely refreshing watermelon margarita is the perfect drink for this summer! Iced feta on the rim adds that extra salty twist to...


Loukoumi Ice Cream: ROSE PETALS FOR LADIES & GENTS
This Loukoumi ice cream flaunts a velvety texture and an amazing flavor it picks up from a pleasant mix of Turkish delight, rose water...


King of the Forest: Cervus Elaphus - THE RED DEER OF GREECE
"...BIODIVERSITY IS NOTHING BUT A WEB OF INEXTRICABLY CONNECTED LINKS." A sacred animal to Artemis, ancient goddess of the hunt and...


Plight of the Asproparis: THE RARE EGYPTIAN VULTURE
"THE WORST THING FOR US IS LOSING BIRDS THAT WE KNOW. LOSING A BIRD AFTER IT HAS TRAVELED ALL THE WAY FROM AFRICA IS ESPECIALLY...


Coins: A Brief History - FROM ANTIQUITY & BEYOND
"...BUT MONEY (ΝΟΜΙΣΜΑ)...EXISTS NOT BY NATURE, BUT BY LAW (ΝΟΜΟΣ), AND IT IS IN OUR POWER TO CHANGE IT AND MAKE IT USELESS." -...


Grèce en Vogue: A New Wave of American Philhellenism in the 1920s
"THEY WERE MEMBERS OF THE SAME GENERATION THAT HAD 'LOST' ITSELF IN EUROPE...THESE NEW AMERICAN PHILHELLENES HAD MUCH IN COMMON: A...
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