The following was posted on the Modern Greek Studies Mailing List ------------------- I would like to share a project that I and two colleagues have been developing about WWII monuments in Epirus. The interactive gallery, catalog and map is a work in progress, currently documenting 20 memorials. It is linked from Hollins University Library’s Digital Projects page, https://digitalexhibits.hollins.edu/collections/show/1 Mark Mazower states that “ the Second World War remains invisible for the visitors who flow into Greece during the summer, relaxing on the sunny beaches or getting accustomed to the ancient ruined temples and theaters” ( Inside Hitler’s Greece , 1994, p. 407). We hope this exhibit is a step toward reversing the invisibility. Christopher J. Richter Associate Professor Communication Studies Hollins University PO Box 9652 Roanoke, VA 24020

PUBLIC MONUMENTS DEDICATED TO GREEK-AMERICAN PUBLIC SERVANTS Published in The National Herald, July 29 - August 4, 2017 Issue Authored by Steve Frangos TNH Staff Writer ------------------------------ I am excited to announce that  The National Herald  has given Hellenic Genealogy Geek the right to reprint articles that may be of interest to our group.  ------------------------------ ----------------------- Even a causal consideration of Greek-American monuments reveals they fall into distinct patterns. Obviously, the type of monument, reason for the dedication, person or persons for whom the monument is intended, and/or the person/organizations involved with establishing/building the monument all influence the final public object. Outside of the material cost involved with the construction and placement of any such physical object, local politics always plays a role. Following this last line of thought, numerous monuments around t...