Tag: World War II

On This Day February 13, 1944: Assassination of Cretan Hero Who Fought Fascism

The invading Nazis faced resistance even before they landed on the island of Crete with locals waiting below falling parachutists

February 13, 2026

On This Day February 8, 1941: Massive Hollywood Relief Effort for Greek War Victims

Hollywood elite assembled at Grauman’s Chinese Theater on February 8, 1941 for a radio show called “America Calling” to raise

February 8, 2026

On This Day January 31, 1941: Greek Women Contribute to War Effort

Taken on January 31, 1941 in the thick of winter high up in the Pindus Mountains of Epirus, the photo

January 31, 2026

A Greek Girl in Auschwitz: Rebecca Hauser’s Story

Rebecca Hauser was 22 years old when the Nazis deported her and her family from their home in Ioannina, in

January 29, 2026

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Remembering Victims, Those Who Tried to Stop It

When you look at the facts and the cruel fate of Greece’s Jews during the Holocaust, it would appear at

January 27, 2026

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Freedom or Death

As Greeks, we were raised with the slogan “Freedom or Death” in our hearts and minds, recollecting the countless acts

January 27, 2026

Book Highlights Miraculous Survival of Entire Jewish Community on Zakynthos by Greek Christian Civilians

Nearly 90% of Greek Jews perished during the Holocaust and most were killed at Auschwitz/Birkenau. But on the Ionian island

January 25, 2026

Catholic Church’s Moral Failure and Greek Orthodox Church’s Lessons for Humanity During the Holocaust

This article was originally published as a blog piece by Publisher Gregory Pappas in January 2015. The Pappas Post has

January 24, 2026

On This Day January 17, 1941: El Greco Art Exhibition Benefits Greek War Relief

Commemorating the 400th anniversary of El Greco’s birth, an exhibition of some of his most famous paintings opened at Knoedler

January 17, 2026

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