Books to Honor Nikos Kazantzakis on His Birthday
In honor of the late, world-renowned author Nikos Kazantzakis’ 136th birthday, The National Herald takes a look back at the essential books by Kazantzakis to […]
Literature
Celebrating the Greek Letters & Dionysios Solomos
The celebration of the Greek Letters is always a highlight of the year for those who love and appreciate the language of the homeland. Greek […]
Reporter Alleges Jill Abramson Lifted Material for Her Book
By: Hillel Italie, AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson is facing allegations that she lifted material from […]
Pittsburgh Prof. Giannoukakis ID’s 19th Century Hymnal Book
Nick Giannoukakis, a Professor of Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh doubled his duties when he was called on to look at a book found […]
The Old Man and the Play: Friend Keeps Word to Hemingway
WESTPORT, Conn. (AP) — When the 1958 film adaptation of “The Old Man and the Sea” hit theaters, Ernest Hemingway happened to be in New […]
Open the vaults: Unpublished Salinger Work to be Released
By:Hillel Italie, AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — One of the book world’s publishing’s greatest mysteries is finally ending: J.D. Salinger’s son says previously unpublished […]
New Book Highlights Greek Music in America
Greek music has a long history going back through the millennia. It should be no surprise, therefore, that wherever Greeks traveled, they brought their music […]
The Three Hierarchs and Their Works in Translation
The Feast of the Three Hierarchs is celebrated on January 30. Every year, churches, schools, and educational organizations in the community host events highlighting “Greek […]
Dr. Alexander Alemis Presents New Book: True Free Enterprise vs Communism and Socialism
CHICAGO – Karl Marx’s Zeus-emulating beard, misnomers, monopolies and corrupt political systems were among topics noted at the presentation of “True Free Enterprise vs Communism […]
Three Gripping Stories to Add to Your Reading List
As the winter continues, the chilly temperatures are perfect for reading some gripping stories. From fascinating memoirs to classics of ancient Greek literature, the following […]