Greek-American

The fate of Greek orphans of the 1821 Revolution in the US is but a footnote in the history of the glorious uprising against the Turks. Nonetheless, it is definitely a fascinating one. What happened to some children who lost...

"Nick the Greek" will forever be remembered as one of the most famous legends of gambling in the United States.

Greek-American police officer Pavlos Pallas who died from 9/11-related cancer will forever be remembered in Queens. Last week, the 94th Street/Grand Central overpass to LaGuardia Airport was named after him. His courageous work responding to the World Trade Center attack resulted...

Greek-American scholar Kathryn Vaggalis has untangled the complex racial identity of early Greek immigrants to America in her research of Greek "picture brides." Picture brides, or women in their home country who were "matched" with a husband in America only...

Inspired by the Greek capital's long history of democracy, countless cities across the world have adopted the name of Athens as their own.

Incredibly, the very first wooden schoolhouse in the United States which is still standing was operated by Greek immigrants.

In honoring Veterans Day, John P. Calamos, Sr., Founder of Calamos Investments, shared a personal story about his service in the US Air Force in Vietnam. Inspired by JFK, the Greek-American Founder, Chairman, Global Chief Investment Officer and Vietnam veteran...

Although Greek food is known and loved around the world, one specific type of traditional food, the Greek pie, holds a special place in the country’s cuisine, as it is among the oldest, simplest, and most delicious dishes found...

"Before Giannis there was another Greek," the founding owner of the Milwaukee Bucks says with a big grin on his face as he shows off his NBA Championships ring he still proudly wears almost five decades after his...

Today marks 20 years since the terrorist attacks in New York City that took place on 9/11. All of the fallen heroes are being remembered.