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Lausanne Centennial: Geographical Origins of Greek Refugees

Jul 28, 2023

July 24th, 2023, marked the centennial of the Treaty of Lausanne. This article aims to shed light on the historical context of that Treaty by studying newly digitized records of Asia Minor Greek refugees. The findings of the statistical analysis will enable us to visualize the geographical origins of the refugees and gain a deeper understanding of the history of Hellenism in Asia Minor.

Milestones in Greek Electoral History, pt. 2

Jun 21, 2023

This article explores milestones in Greek electoral history which shaped the trajectory of the nation in the 20th century.

Milestones in Greek Electoral History, pt. 1

May 31, 2023

This article explores milestones in Greek electoral history which have left an indelible mark and shaped the trajectory of the nation.

Greek Ocean Liners & American Immigration

Apr 19, 2023

This article aims to shed more light on the history of Greek ocean liners, the ships that carried many of our ancestors to what was seen as the “Promised Land.”

“Soul-children” (Ψυχοπαίδια)

Mar 14, 2023

By Maro Rempoutsika & Gregory Kontos In a notarial record signed on the island of Kythera in 1564, back when the island was under Venetian rule, we learn about the details of an adoption contract.[1] In particular, a man named Georgis Maneas, agreed to accept a...

Senior Prom

Feb 28, 2023

By George Zimmar The end of senior year was festive as I joined classmates to party. My parents had purchased a new 1955 Mercury sedan, with a blazing red and white two-tone color. Since my parents did not drive, I was charged with driving duties and used the car to...