Greece’s timeless treasures face an invisible adversary: climate change Greece, a nation synonymous with ancient ruins and historical grandeur, is now grappling with an unforeseen predator: climate change. A recent study reveals the devastating impact of global warming on the country’s cultural heritage, with rising temperatures and humidity eating away at the very essence of these monuments. A hidden threat: rising temperatures and humidity The higher the mercury rises, the more the risk increases. The study reveals that increasing temperatures and humidity levels change the chemical composition of materials used in the construction of these priceless artifacts. This chemical change…
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— — Friends of American tourist were beaten to death Friday after a fight broke out at an island bar Greece say he was a “peacemaker” and was not the type of person to fight.Bakari Henderson, 22, a recent University of Arizona graduate, was at a bar on the Greek island of Zakynthos when a fight broke out with another group of people around 3 a.m. local time on Friday, according to police. At least eight people have been arrested in connection with his assassination, according to local police.The fight escalated into a brawl and Henderson was beaten to death…
On March 6, the Association of Greek American Professional Women (AGAPW) and ALLILONnet will host an online presentation by Professor Maria Kaliambou, lecturer in the Hellenic Studies Program at Yale University. The lecture, titled “The Greek Revolution and the Greek Diaspora in the United States,” will examine Professor Kaliambou’s latest volume, which highlights historical consciousness within Greek diaspora communities, particularly in North America . Invisible faces of the Greek revolution Professor Kaliambou’s book offers a new perspective on the Greek Revolution of 1821 by integrating the stories of forgotten Greeks in the United States and Canada. Chapters cross a range…
Do you have an entrepreneurial personality? Do you have the right mindset and leadership style? This personality quiz helps you determine where you fit into entrepreneurship and whether starting a business is right for you. Scroll down to take our simple entrepreneur quiz and see! Psychology of the entrepreneur People often wonder if they will succeed as an entrepreneur. After all, startups are not for the faint of heart. It takes more than a good business idea to succeed in a startup. It needs courage. Passion. A positive, positive attitude. This is where a quiz for entrepreneurs comes in. The…
Meleti Pouliopoulos at the library of the Orthodox Saint George Cathedral. Photo/Ryan Lessard MANCHESTER, New Hampshire – St. George’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Manchester is at the forefront of an initiative to preserve, archive, digitize and collect precious relics and stories, documents and articles that will tell the lives of members of the Greek community and will trace the lasting impacts of one of the queen cities. largest ethnic groups over the years. Especially the Saint-Georges Memory Project will teach the next generation the history of the Church and the greater Greek communities of Manchester, as well as other parts…
US men’s water polo loses big lead over Greece, falls to second in group The U.S. men’s water polo team lost 15-14 to Greece on Friday, sending the Americans to second place in their group at the World Championships in Fukuoka and a crossover match to reach the quarterfinals. The United States went 2-1 in three matches in Group A. It will face Canada, third in Group B, for one of eight quarterfinal spots. (The four group winners have already qualified for the eight-team round of 16.) The match against the United States will take place at 2 p.m. Fukuoka…
Close-up of Golden Lady Justice near wooden gavel on law book A few weeks ago, the Supreme Court agreed to hear early 2019 Tennessee vs. Byrd, a decision by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals that ignited a small volcano of speculation among wine industry developers and traders. To find out if the explosion is justified, I asked Tom Wark. Tom Wark Photo by Kathy Berez Based in Napa, Wark has worked in wine marketing and public relations since 1990. For the past eleven years, he has served as executive director of the National Association of Wine Retailers, a retailer…
There are new opportunities for the Cyprus issue, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis told his American counterpart, Antony Blinken, on Friday. Gerapetritis was referring to the inauguration of the UNSG’s personal envoy to Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar. The two senior diplomats met as part of the US-Greek strategic dialogue, which was held on Friday in Washington DC. Speaking to reporters after the meeting concluded, Gerapetritis said: “I also raised with Mr. Blinken the Cyprus issue, particularly in light of the inauguration of the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations United. » He added: “This presents an…
Sixteen Greek traditions, ranging from Lenten events to tobacco processing and site-specific cultivation techniques, have been approved for inclusion in the national list of intangible cultural heritage, as part of UNESCO’s efforts to record the practices and find ways to pass them on to new generations, reports the ANA. The 16 applications were approved by the Ministry of Culture at the beginning of the month and include diverse and often little-known practices. A selection follows: – Janissaries and Balls, a pre-Lent tradition from Naoussa, featuring a woman’s fake courtship – all performed by men dressed up and dancing through the…
The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) in Chicago has announced that the traveling exhibition of breathtaking sculptures Hellenic Heads by George Petrides has been extended due to popular demand until Sunday, March 24. Hellenic Heads features six larger-than-life busts inspired by key periods in Greek history spanning 2,500 years and illustrates NHM’s mission to share Greek history, art, culture and Greek history. American through relevant and meaningful content that connects the past and the present. , Greece and America. Petrides does just that in Hellenic Heads, presenting a personal exploration of his Greek origins and seeking to understand the cultural influences…