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.

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.

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.

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 sketch above gives it away. Yes. The most famous Hellene was a real person.

Coming up with the greatest gift to our species is not as difficult as it sounds.

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.