Spiridon Louis and the Marathon Victory
One of the most memorable moments of the 1896 Olympic Games was the long-distance race from Marathon to Athens, a distance of twenty-five miles....
Schools and Colleges for Education
Greek philanthropy has greatly influenced education in Athens. The Arsakion, a college for young women, was founded and generously endowed by Mr. Arsakis, a...
A Barbers Patriotism
One of the most remarkable acts of patriotism comes from a Greek barber living in New York. When he died, he left his entire...
