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History: the Stigma of Greek Americans
Why should Greek Americans be more stigmatized by their history than other Americans? The answer has to do with a greater responsibility to their legacy.
Meet Nick Papadakis- a Millennial Who Needs a Way Back
The name seems somewhat familiar. But you can’t quite recall. The subject is about Greek American millennials who seem lost by conflicting cultures. How do Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange fit into this picture?
Why Scottish Men Wear Kilts
The idea that virile Scottish men would proudly wear a skirt in public seems incongruous. The history of the Scottish kilt sheds light on the oddity.
The Grinch That Stole The Marathon
Most people understand that a marathon involves a crowd of brightly clothed individuals racing against time to stay fit and perhaps make new friends. While the name 'marathon' is intended to honor a remarkable human achievement, it has still fallen victim to a British Grinch.
The Case For Racism
If you think about it, all the outrage resulting from the police action against George Floyd was misinterpreted. Racism is protected under our Constitution. Before we march on the streets in protest, we need to better understand the real issue.
The American Hellene
Whether they are described as Greek Americans or American Hellenes, they are crucial to the survival of democracy on our planet. Their special responsibility is a history that has experienced almost every horror and obstacle, and it is history that predicts what is likely in the future.
A Rose by Any Other Name. . .
The rose in this context refers to an extraordinary poetess from ancient Greece, who was claimed by gay activists that her talent was a reflection of her sexual preference as a lesbian.
The World’s Most Famous Hellene
The sketch above gives it away. Yes. The most famous Hellene was a real person.
The Greatest Gift to Humanity
Coming up with the greatest gift to our species is not as difficult as it sounds.
Greek Old Testament = Son of Torah
The original ancient Greek Old Testament, from the 2nd century AD, is the source of most, if not all, Christian Old Testament Bibles. Many do not know that the original Greek Old Testament was a translation of the Hebrew Torah called the Septuagint.
Philotimo in Sport
With no English word for the Greek notion of ‘philotimo,’ here is an article reprinted from The National Herald that describes philotimo without trying to define it. Someone should ask the Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to look into this exceptional talent.