Calamos Supports Greece

USA

Greek Archaeologist Cosmopoulos Elected to American Academy

Greek archaeologist Michael Cosmopoulos was recently elected by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in honor of his accomplishments in his more than 30 years of research and scholarship into ancient Greece. He was one of 261 new members...

Greek Archaeologist Prevents Illicit Sale of Antiquity in New York

Greek archaeologist Christos Tsirogiannis has prevented the illicit sale of a valuable antiquity in New York City. Tsirogiannis is a Senior Archaeologist at the Cambridge Archaeological Unit and forensic archaeologist researching antiquities smuggling networks and the market for looted cultural...

Archaeology Magazine Features Greek Archaeologist from the University of Missouri

In a five-page-long article, Archaeology Magazine features Michael Cosmopoulos, a Greek archaeologist working for the University of Missouri-St. Louis. For over a decade, the Greek USA-based professor has been visiting his homeland to do excavations along with students of...

Greek Archaeologist’s Discovery Included Among 2011 Top Findings

Discovering the oldest written record in Europe makes for a pretty good year. When it is recognized as one of the year’s top findings, you can say it was a stellar year. University of Missouri – St. Louis archaeologist Michael...

Greek Embassy in US Invites Children to "Become an Archaeologist"

The Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens The Greek Embassy in Washington on Saturday opened its doors for the third consecutive year to a workshop aiming to introduce children to ancient Greek civilization. The "Become an Archaeologist for a Day" workshop...

Greek Forensic Archaeologist Uncovers Looted Vase at Metropolitan Museum

New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art delivered an ancient vase to Manhattan's district attorney, after the DA had issued a warrant for the Greco-Roman vessel on July 24, citing "reasonable cause to believe" the museum was in possession of...

The Ex-Slave Who Authored a Greek Language Book

William Sanders Scarborough was an African-American, emancipated slave who authored a Greek textbook. His First Lessons in Greek was written in 1881. The textbook offered Greek to English and English to Greek language practice as well as exercises on...

New Mineral Discovered in Gold Mine Named After Greek Scientist

A new mineral discovered in an abandoned gold mine in Hungary has been named kanatzidisite in honor of Greek scientist Mercouri Kanatzidis, an inorganic chemist at Northwestern University, Chicago. The mineral, a chalcogenide, was found during the summer in the...

John Gilbert: The First African-American Archaeologist Was Fascinated with Athens

John Wesley Gilbert, the son of slaves, became a renowned archaeologist and the first Black man to receive an advanced degree from Brown University.

Louis Tikas: The Greek-American Symbol of Labor Rights

As the leader of the Ludlow miners Louis Tikases went on strike over the inhumane working conditions at the Rockefeller mines.

Johnny Otis: The Greek Blues Legend Who Passed as Black

While James Brown was seen as the godfather of soul music, for many music critics Johnny Otis was considered the godfather of rhythm and blues. But what his many fans across the U.S.A. did not know was that he...

Man Returns Greek Antiquities Inherited From Grandmother

There are not many people who would admit to being in possession of unprovenanced antiquities especially if it concerns Greek antiquities, among other artifacts. John S. Gomperts is one exception to that rule, however, having returned over nineteen pieces he...

NHS Heritage Weekend Brings Together Best And Brightest Greek Americans

The National Hellenic Society held their annual Heritage Weekend honoring Emmy & Golden Globe Winning Best Actor Michael Chiklis this past weekend, Oct 7-10, at the Waldorf Astoria Resort in Dana Point, CA. Archaeologists John Camp and Beth Fisher were...

Archaeologists Using New Techniques to Get North American History Right

The American Indigenous History and their colonization by Europeans represents one of the most significant global events related to archeology, culture and human history.

American Photographer Robert McCabe Made an Honorary Greek Citizen

American philhellene and veteran photographer Robert McCabe was recently granted honorary Greek citizenship at a ceremony held at the Greek Consulate in Boston. His lifetime work, reflected in numerous exhibitions and books, made him an unofficial ambassador for Greece and...