"Timeless Treasure:  The Benizelos Mansion, Athens' Oldest House" article published in the GreekReporter.com on January 1, 2025, authored by Tasos Kokkinidis. " At the historical center of Athens, in   Plaka , the Benizelos Mansion, or the House of Agia Philothei, is the oldest house in Athens. It is now a museum that opened its doors to the public in February 2017. In 1972, the building was taken over by the Ministry of Culture, and in 1999 it was given to the Holy Archdiocese of Athens. It was restored and made into a museum by funds from the European Union.  The oldest house in Athens was built in the 16th century Built at the beginning of the 16th century and renovated at the end of the 17th, it is a characteristic two-storied mansion of the period of the Ottoman occupation." To read the entire article and see additional photographs -  https://greekreporter.com/2025/01/01/a-tour-around-the-oldest-house-in-athens-photos/?utm_source=newsletter&...

"Greek Diaspora Museum Project Launched in Athens" published in The National Herald, July 20, 2024, authored by Constantine S. Sirigos. Years ago Hellenic Genealogy Geek was fortunate to receive permission from The National Herald to reprint article that may of interest to our community ATHENS – The Greek Diaspora Museum Project is the vision of a diverse and dedicated group of Hellenes, many born and raised as Hellenes Abroad, who dream of a dynamic and living institution in Athens that both honors the experiences and achievements of their forebears and shares the story of their struggles and triumphs with Hellenes in the Homeland. From the interest and excitement generated at the standing-room-only first event at the Demos Center in Athens’ historic Plaka district on July 17, generously hosted by its director and founder Mary Cardaras, the journey from dream to reality has begun. The organizing committee consisting of Alexander Kitroeff, Artemis Kohas, Gregory Kontos, Spyro...

  "Mapping Greek Astoria, Retrieving Memories and History" by Alexander Kitroeff, published in The National Herald, May 4, 2024. ---------- Several years ago, we were lucky enough to get permission from  The National Herald  to repost articles that are of interest to our group.                                                                                           ---------- A few weeks ago this column suggested there was a need for a GreekAmerican Museum in Manhattan. This elicited a response from Mr. George L. Stamatiades, a founding member of the Athens Square Committee which created the only Hellenic themed public space in North America over thirty years ago. He made a strong and detailed case about t...

British PATHE - Historic Film Archive - Footage Library ----- 1949  Film clip title - Click on title below for link to video GREEK KIDS MAKE OWN SHOES FROM UN LEATHER Athens, Greece Various shots of young boys in a Government Children's Village making shoes from leather supplied by UNICEF, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. A boy uses a sewing machine on some leather while some men stand around and watch. A line of children queue for shoes handed to them by officials. 

British PATHE - Historic Film Archive - Footage Library ----- 1925 Film clip title - Click on title below for link to video Weddings - wholesale!  Picturesque scenes at nuptials of 16 orphans - Athens, Greece .

The Benaki Toy Museum is fabulous!  Not only can you visit in person, but you can also view photographs of 3,009 toys online - https://www.benaki.gr/index.php?option=com_collections&view=collection&id=17&lang=el Below are excerpts from a recent article titled "Explore the Benaki Toy Museum" by Chryssoula Katsarou, published on windycitygreek.com -- https://windycitygreek.com/benaki-toy-museum/ "The Benaki Toy Museum recently opened to the public, offering visitors a unique journey throughout the centuries, using toys tour guides. The fairy tale begins as soon as the visitor arrives at the imposing tower. The beautiful 19th-century building with neo-Gothic, Baroque, and Art nouveau elements is part of the Kouloura House in Palaio Faliro, where the museum is located. There’s so much to see here. Find dolls with traditional costumes as well as Barbie’s “grandmothers”, mini carousels, even lead soldiers with spears – some wear  foustanelles ...

I found this photograph on Ebay It is titled as: 1925 Ancient City capital of Greece Athens Magnificent Press Photo Marked as International Newsreel Photo (see below) includes copy from 10-27-25 article

FYI - I found this postcard available for sale on Ebay OLD PHOTOGRAPHIC POSTCARD ----- Athens Greece Patision Avenue Year Unknown