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EVENT PHOTO ALBUMS
Fall 2011 At Play18Chicago
Summer 2011 At Vertigo Sky Lounge; SydK.com photography
Spring 2011 At Hilligoss Galleries; photography by Steve Starr Studios
Summer 2009 At Peninsula Hotel; Nick Scoutaris photography
Winter 2008 At Shedd Aquarium; Anna Dav "Shark Tank" documentary screening
Summer 2007 At Peninsula Hotel; Nick Scoutaris, photographer
Summer 2006 At Charmichaels Chicago Steakhouse; N. Scoutaris, photgrapher
Spring 2006 At Drake Hotel; Nick Scoutaris photography
Entrance of the new Museum (photo Dec. 15, 2011 GMC Christmas party). A tax-deductible donation to the Museum will memorialize you or your organization in brick. Checking in with the gals at the front desk is George Andrews (right, standing), former "super-agent" to NBA stars Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas, among many other celebrity sports clients
Our LA "cousin" Ariana Savalas (singing at mic), daughter of late, great actor Telly "Kojak" Savalas, performs at a special GMC event held February 2010 at the Signature Room on the Hancock building's 95th floor. Jimmy Damon (in tux) sang a duet with Ariana. Here he relinquishes the mic for an Ariana solo. This Summer (2011), she released her debut album "Kingdom," a hybrid of pop with a heavy jazz influence. She's also an actress, with a 2011 guest appearance on the hit network legal drama "Criminal Minds," in addition to feature roles in independent films
At the Peninsula outdoor terrace in 2008. (L-R): George Bliss, NBC5's Kim Vatis, FOX32's Lou Canellis, then Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, actress/TV host Patricia Kara, Terry Poulos
At center is our "cousin" Sharon Tyk and to Sharon's left is actor Gary Sinise, star of network TV's "CSI:NY." His former co-star is Melina Kanakaredes. Sharon is a longtime AT&T government relations exec who worked closely with Sinise to help raise $1 million for the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial, and the two continue to collaborate on various projects with Sinise and his "Lt. Dan Band," a tribute touring pop music act which raises funds benefiting the USO and military personnel in general. Sinise, who co-founded Chicago's famous Steppenwolf Theatre, played the role of "Lt. Dan" in the blockbuster Hollywood epic "Forest Gump," starring Tom Hanks (Philhellene "cousin")
In 2009, the GMC was visited by longtime NBC5 political commentator Dick Kay (center in orange shirt), now retired from TV and hosting a political talk show on WCPT radio
Akoo International Inc. chairman Niko Drakoulis (far left) and his entourage toast Greek Film Fest Chicago at our August 2011 GMC event at Vertigo Sky Lounge at Hotel Dana (photo: Sydk.com). Also with Niko this night was Akoo's new president, William Campbell (not pictured), who came over from Discovery Channel networks where he served as president. In late Summer 2011, Akoo, a previous GMC exclusive event sponsor, tripled their office space when they moved into a state-of-the-art brand new headquarters in Rosemont. Look for exciting things in the years to come from this high-tech, social interactive TV behemoth in the makingBELOW: Our co-hosts in August (Vertigo) & October (Play18) in 2012
From posh nightclubs to Play18 Chicago's state-of-the-art indoor golf facility, the GMC is everywhere. At center standing is Dr. Kristine Mighion, a top healthcare consultant to Comcast in the Chicago region and also on-air host of InTimeTv.com's healthcare executive show. Play18 offers PGA endorsed simulators, club pro instruction, a robotic swing "coach," and a veritable country club lounge atmosphere for special events. It's also the Chicago Loop area's only indoor golf facility
(L-R): Christina Kanatas, Maria Lampros, Play18 owner John Sotos, his mother Elaine Sotos, Toula Georgakopoulos from the National Hellenic Museum, and guest
Our October Play18 function was titled "Sports & Education Night." Stacy Strategakis is one of the top ranking executives within the Chicago Public Schools. Here, she addresses the crowd as Chris Tomaras, Chairman and Founder of the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation, looks on
Anna Davlantes (center) is flanked by officials from Chicago's world-famous John G. Shedd Aquarium as well as WTTW Channel 11 staffers in 2008 at the advance screening of Anna's Emmy-award winning PBS documentary "Get into the Shark Tank." Anna filmed the lion's share of the documentary while underwater in scuba gear. The screening (and cocktail reception) was held at the Shedd Aquarium and entry was graciously extended to a select number of GMC "cousins." Photo courtesy of Nick Scoutaris
Bettina Rousos got along swimmingly with the sharks. Photo courtesy of Nick Scoutaris
Guests enjoy one of the many Shedd exhibits on display. Photo courtesy of Nick Scoutaris
School of fishies. Pamela Touhy of The Hotel Networks (left) and Remi Gonzales of PCI Inc. PCI serves as PR reps for both the Shedd Aquarium and National Hellenic Museum. Photo courtesy of Nick Scoutaris
NFL Hall of Fame head coach Marv Levy answers a question from GMC co-director George Bliss at Play18. Coach Levy, now retired, led the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances in the early 1990's. He's a noted Philhellene (married to Fran). The Coach was regaling us on his new book "Between the Lies," a work of fiction about the Super Bowl. In the background is DJ John Grammatis
Alana Loukas and her dad Angelo Loukas, who once played for the NFL's Buffalo Bills, at Vertigo (Photo: Sydk.com)
"Beatle Tony" Kidonakis stunned on sax at Vertigo. This multi-talented musician is also a university-level professor of music in Chicago
Hollywood legend Olympia Dukakis (left) in 2010 met with our close "cousin" Valerie Gobos, a filmmaker based in Chicago
The multi-talented Bizios sisters at the 2011 launch party for Impulse magazine, a publication focusing on all things Illini (University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana). (L-R) Alexandra Bizios, Sofia Spentzas (cousin of the Bizios sisters and debut edition front cover photographer), Katerina Bizios (red dress, Impulse publisher), ABC20 Springfield TV anchor/reporter Elitsa Bizios, and model Demetra Bizios
Summer 2010 at Wrigley Field, where Elton John and Billy Joel played two magical nights. Pictured above enjoying the show are (surprise) more "cousins." (L-R): Alana Loukas, Stacey Loukas (Wrigleyville Rooftops marketing exec), Harpo Studios associate producer Andrea Dres, and her brother Teddy Dres
Pre-Rocket Launch: Terry Poulos (attempting air guitar) and Connie Pappas Hillman, who's worked for Elton John for 30 years and currently serves as his North American touring agent, about two hours prior to the start of the Elton John-Billy Joel Summer 2010 extravaganza at Wrigley Field. Connie is also married to Chris Hillman, founder of the famous 70's band The Byrds, and her sister is our "cousin" Renee Pappas, formerly married to music industry mogul Jerry Wexler. Music runs deep with these sisters. Renee is now a prominent liaison to the diaspora with Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
February 2010 atop Hancock Tower: Ariana Savalas is pictured with (L-R) the Lovehammers rock group's Bobby Kourelis (drums), Dino Kourelis (bass), and FOX32 TV entertainment reporter Bessie Tsionis (aka Mrs. Bobby Kourelis as of August 2011)
At our 2010 annual "Comp Christmas" event, we had the honor of hosting at the temporary location of the National Hellenic Museum (NHM), which opens its brand new Greektown digs in November 2011. Pictured above are (L-R) Stephanie Anton Vlahakis (NHM Executive Director), special guest Bruce Dumont (legendary "Beyond the Beltway" sydicated radio host and Chairman/Founder of the Chicago Museum of Broadcast Communications), NHM Curator Bethany Flemming, and retired media pro John Papas, now a volunteer associate with the broadcast museum, nearing its own grand opening in a state-of-the-art facility in the Loop
NATIONAL HELLENIC SOCIETY "COUSINS"!!
Formerly #9 on "Deal or No Deal," our close "cousin" Patricia Kara, an actress/TV host whose credits include Extra!, TV Guide Channel, E! Entertainment's "Wild On" series, host of the annual Catherine Zeta Jones "red carpet" charity event, and much more. Stock PR photo
(Left photo): Susanna Negovan, Executive Editor at Michigan Avenue magazine, is pictured with singer Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis, at a Soundstage Chicago taping. (Right photo): WGN radio 720-AM newscaster and occasional host Andrea Darlas
Celebrity chef Jimmy Banos and TV personality Jane Monzures at a GMC event held in 2004 at Jimmy's posh eatery Heaven on Seven. Jimmy and his son Jimmy Banos Jr. (The Purple Pig restaurant) co-host a weekly radio show on food and Jimmy has been a regular on many local radio and TV shows, beginning to get some national recognition as well
NBC5's Kim Vatis, a close "cousin" since day one of our little circle of "cousins," hams it up with her daughter Dakota mid-2000's. Kim is an anchor/reporter and she also hosts the weekly show "Your Money." And yes, we do love the occasional B&W pic!!
Chicago guys: Former NBC5 political commentator Dick Kay enjoys a Parthenon event with GMC event singers John Truncali (left) and Jimmy Damon (right)
Lexy (left) and Stephany Prodromos are repeat performers at GMC events. In September 2011, the teenage operatic phenoms performed in Scottsdale, AZ before a private audience at the
National Hellenic Society's "Renaissance Weekend." Here, they wow the crowd at the GMC's 2010 Christmas party
Maria Karamitsos, associate editor of The Greek Star newspaper and "Mommy Diaries" blogger, shows off her moves learned from her days as a young Greek dance troop member. The photo is from an event held at the famous Harry Caray's Restaurant in 2008. "Cousin" George Bliss is on the mic in background, doing his best `Greek Idol' Simon Cowell impersonation. A self-described "audiophile," George was a longtime IBM IT and sales guru, currently toils for a large petroleum products firm and for years has dabbled in radio at WJJG, The Score sportsradio, and others
Our west coast "cousins" Jerry Walker (Sideris) and his daughter Kelly Walker on vacation in Hawaii. Jerry was Director of Communications for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers during the Joe Montana/Jerry Rice glory years. He was with the Niners for their 4 Super Bowl victories. Today, he's president of Signature FUN-Raising, a business which coordinates charitable fundraisers for various entities, including the Niners, in San Francisco and all along the West Coast
George Bliss, guest, WIND 560-AM morning radio co-host Amy Jacobson, and media/PR pro Marina Lambropoulos
Christopher Ganos and his wife Alexa Ganakos Ganos, publisher of Greek Circle magazine, a Midwest quarterly glossy based in Chicago and Kenosha, WI. They run the magazine together as a team
Sisters Vasiliki Mitrakos (left) and Anthe Mitrakos at the GMC's 2010 Christmas party. Vasiliki is studying at Northwestern University and also works for a Tribune-owned publication, among other media-related activities. Anthe is a Loyola University journalism grad who's been a health care industry reporter for Crain's Chicago Business
Hey that's our wheelin'-dealin' "cousin" Kosta Zografopoulos - 2004 Athens Olympics Torchbearer (pictured in the St. Louis, MO stretch of the US torch run), entrepreneur and business owner, motivational speaker, founder of the Kosta Z Foundation, and champion for those who are physically challenged
The Runners statue, unveiled in the Fall of 2011 at O'Hare Airport's International Terminal. Artist is Theodoros Papayiannis
Our "cousin" Vickie Kozonis and her father Dimitri Kozonis stand in front of the Runners pre-unveiling. Dimitri served as Chairman of the project. He's also Chairman of the Chicago-Athens Sister Cities International Committee. Vickie earned a masters degree in digital cinematography and has worked for a number of outlets in producing/editing
(L-R) Fred Booras (RDS Studios), Lee Facklis (co-owner of Resolution Digital Studios), and Alex Facklis (IT head of RDS Studios) enjoy the scene at the Parthenon's Bouzouki Lounge
(L-R): Terry Poulos, JAM Productions co-founder Arny Granat, and John Vlahakis during the GMC's June 2011 event at Resolution Digital Studios. Arny is holding a copy of John's new book "Green Bites," a primer on all things ecological. John. founder/president of Earth Friendly Products, discussed his debut tome and signed copies at the event. JAM is the nation's largest concert promoter
GMC event at the Parthenon c. 2007 (L-R) Alex Facklis (Resolution Digital Studios IT professional and former Northwestern University radio host/programmer), actress/model Georgine Arvanites, Annette Konstantellos, and guest
(L-R) WIND host Geoff Pinkus, sidekick Frank "eboy" Mahony, and George Bliss at a live remote broadcast at a neighborhood tavern, classic Chicago radio fare!
Internationally recognized dance choreographers Melissa Thodos (left) and Ann Reinking. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Mann
Another Parthenon pic (we've been there for four events). (L-R) Christina Kanatas, Louis Apostol (Executive Director of the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board), and marketing exec Karen Freese
Radio host Theo McClendon ("Theo the Thinker") of WLTH 1370-AM, guest (in middle), and on-air personality Emilee McKendall of WVON 1690-AM (far right) at our 2010 Christmas event at the old National Hellenic Museum facility
On the rooftop of Pegasus in Greektown with Terry Poulos in the Summer of 2007, Tina Manikas visits the GMC. Tina is a top brand marketing VP with Draft Fcb Chicago, one of the leading advertising media conglomerates in the world
Everybody Opa!! Our longtime "cousins" Bill Demis (left) and Eldon Ham. Bill was formerly the front-man for the Aristons, once perhaps the nation's second-biggest Greek American band. Today, Bill plays with the Hellenic Five orchestra and he's also in the printing business. Eldon is an attorney, retired media agent, and author of four books on sports. He's also a legal analyst for WSCR "The Score" sportsradio Chicago
(L-R) Greek concert promoter Anna Housakos; guest, City of Chicago architect Art Andros (also an internet radio host who's appeared multiple times on WGN TV as the outrageous Greek comedian Joe Matsokapetros); and Toula Georgakopoulos, director of external affairs for the National Hellenic Museum
Bill Kanatas, owner of Solarvision, is surrounded by blonde kouklas!! Christina Kanatas (left) is his sister and she's also a longtime GMCer who helped many of us get to Greece for decades while at Olympic Airlines. At right is "cousin" Maria Lampros, who's volunteered on countless benefit committees in the Chicago Greek community
Harvey Daniels (left), Bettina Rousos, and a GMC guest. Harvey and Bettina are a good cross-section of the GMC - professionals in the business world who also have a creative, communicative bent. Harvey, currently with the Federal Reserve of Austin, TX (works out of Chicago), was once a top recruiter with the American Medical Association in Chicago, where - among other personnel analysis - he also scouted writers and editors for JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association). He also plays in a tribute pop/rock band on weekends. Bettina works for a human resource consulting firm and has also been a film actress. Mike, yet another personnel recruiter, is a longtime friend of the "cousins"
Roger Keys (far left) is pictured with Harvey Daniels (center) and guest at the Summer 2008 GMC event held at the Peninsula Hotel. Roger is a longtime ABC radio senior account rep who went on to found his own media consulting firm, Marketing Keys
(L-R) George Bliss, web developer Damon Popovich, communications professor Voula Popovich, Dr. Dino Tatooles, and the now late matriarch of Chicago's ethnic Greek journalism community from the 1970's through 2000, Antigone Lambros (Hellenic Interlude radio)
"Cousin Christmas 2010": (L-R): George Bliss, Yiannis Valsamis (executive director of the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation), Dimitra Bizios (model), Sofia Spentzas (photographer, Spiral Art Design), Elitsa Bizios (ABC20 Springfield news anchor), and Terry Poulos
National Hellenic Museum president (2011) Aristotle Halikias is flanked by sisters Maren Karras (left) and Alex Karras, both PR and marketing pros. Alex also recently authored a children's book
"Cousin" Kiki Vale (right photo) has been around the Chicago radio dial, including most of the major networks, as a newscaster and personality. Now a mom of three, she still finds time to blog on entertainment and other issues, and as of early 2012 was in the midst of launching a satellite radio show. She keeps a special eye toward cinema
Filmmaker Niko Franghias, also the president of Greek Film Fest Chicago, with Zizi Papacharisi, Chairman of the Communications Department at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Zizi, a Ph.D professor, is also an expert on social media
(L-R): Restauranteur Edwin Rios, Joseph Nebolsky de Ochoa (proprietor of Potosi Imports, a GMC wine sponsor), and Hilligoss Galleries owner Tom Hilligoss, who hosted the GMC in February, 2011 at his opulent `Mag Mile' retail art facility
Hilligoss galleries resident artist Rasa Kluonius stands in front of one of her masterpieces at our February 2011 event. Rasa is one of the foremost fine art portrait painters in Chicago
Enjoying the scene at Hilligoss Galleries are (L-R) Alex Kountoures (twice a GMC venue host at SpecSource), filmmaker Valerie Gobos, comedian/host Art Andros, Chicago Magazine account rep Anna Keys, and Nick Avgerinos, an attorney/businessman who once served as CEO of Antenna Satellite's online division in Greece
Left photo: A pair of literary heavyweights - the Tribune's John Kass and famous author Harry Mark Petrakis, the quintessential chronicler of the American immigrant experience. Photo at right: Attorney Darcy Bouzeos, owner of DLB Ltd., a sports and entertainment marketing firm and speakers' bureau, on the left. Darcy was once a top legal adviser to the "Oprah Winfrey Show., and a former broadcast agent for baseball legend Harry Caray, among other media personalities. At right is former actress Toni Callas, a longtime GMC "cousin"
Treasure Island foods co-founder Frank Kamberos, who runs The Greek Star newspaper and is also a Board Member of the National Hellenic Museum, and Michigan Avenue magazine editor Susanna Negovan at a United Hellenic American Congress event honoring Greek Americans in the media c. 2005
Kimberly Kozlowski and Greg Alexopoulos, pictured at our Motel Bar event, met at a previous GMC event and later married. Greg is an IT guy by trade but he also previously co-hosted a weekly sports radio talk show on the former WCBR-FM
At a GMC event c. 2008, writer Maria Karamitsos with Roy Dolgos, who at the time served as Director of Veterans Affairs for the State of Illinois. The person on the left appears to be Jim Ascot, realtor and past candidate in the Democratic primary for Congress in Chicago
(L-R) "Cousins" Lee Roupas, June Panagakis Podagrossi (co-founder of Child's Play Touring Theatre), and Gary Crawford (Destounis) of PGC Marketlink
"Cousins Christmas" at the Parthenon in Greektown c. 2006. (L-R): Lisa Stamos (editor of Quintessential Barrington magazine), Gayle Stellas, former WGN TV producer Mike Adinamis, and Jim Kezios, director of the syndicated TV show "Pro Football Weekly"
Our "cousin" Suzanne Velonis (right) is a PR veteran with the boutique agency Two x Four in Chicago, which has been collaborating with Chicago Bears players on charity events
October 2011, Anna Davlantes and her husband David Gamperl pause for a photo with Yiannis Valsamas (far right), executive director of the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation
Filmmaker Jenna Constantine (center) with her daughters at a GMC event. Jenna's production company filmed, among other projects, Spirit of the Chicago Greeks, a documentary which won an award at the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival in France!
"Big Lee" Roupas
(aka the "Card Hard Man") works for the Illinois Liquor Control Commission
and is their spokesmodel for the campaign to prevent minors from alcohol
consumption. "Cousin" Lee is also a fitness book author, personal fitness trainer, motivational speaker, and natural bodybuilder
Steve Kashul (above) is a sportsman for all seasons. During the NBA season, he serves as pre and post-game radio host on the Bulls' flagship station WMVP AM-1000. But his passion is golf. For the past 20 years, he's been the producer and host of "The Golf Scene," a weekly show televised on Comcast SportsNet. Here, he's pictured on the links at Kemper Lakes in Killdeer, IL, where he serves as membership director
A few of us "cousins" met famous Greek tenor Mario Frangoulis prior to his concert at the Holiday Star Plaza in Merrilville, Indiana c. 2006. (L-R) Terry Poulos, writer and TV host Gloria Besbekis, Mario Frangoulis, TV producer Nick Mantis, and George Bliss
Flash mob alert!! Spontaneous dance is no rare sight at GMC events, including this particular holiday gathering at the Parthenon's Bouzouki Lounge. Owners Chris and his daughter Yianna Liakouris have been special "cousins" to the GMC, helping out on many occasions and being a big part of the "go" in ChicaGO Greeks!!
At a GMC event held at Costas Restaurant c. 2006. (L-R): Guest, John Koudounis (middle, since appointed global head of securities at Mizuho, a Japanese financial conglomerate and one of the world's top 10 largest banks), and SpecSource owner Alex Kountoures, host of two past GMC events at the Merchandise Mart
Dean Richards (blue shirt, at center) is one of Tribune Company's chief entertainment analysts. He critiques film and stage productions for WGN TV and radio, in addition to highlighting various musical acts
Our late "cousin" Gloria Besbekis, a Bes-Beacon of light atop the roof of Pegasus restaurant at a 2007 GMC event. Gloria, a marketing consultant by trade, was also a longtime fixture in the Chicago Greek American community as host of "Grecian Spotlite" on Panos Productions TV. In addition, she penned a monthly entertainment column for The Greek Press newspaper. Sadly, Glo succumbed to illness in the late 2000's, leaving us much, much too soon
Veteran newsman Sotiris Rekoumis of The Chicago Greek Hours (left) is pictured with entrepreneur and philanthropist Chris Tomaras, founder of Kronos Gyros and the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation. "Cousin" Sotiris and his wife Paula, through their daily radio show and weekly newspaper Omogenia, are among the chief chroniclers of the Greek American experience in the Midwest
More Play18 "cousins" (L-R) Ann Kostopanagiotou (2012 president of the American Marketing Association), new media pro John Karantonis, and guest
Rock stars!! Bass player Dimitri Kontos and lead singer Kim "KK" of the rock band F.H.O.D. enjoy the scene at a 2006 GMC event at Melvin B's. Harvey Daniels (right) plays drums for a different band - a tribute rock band - on weekends
Our "cousins" Amy Rantis and George Sefer (actual cousins in real life as well) at a 2007 event held at the old Costas in Greektown, since burned down in a tragic fire
At Play18 in October 2011 (L-R) Attorney Tina Tsatsoulis, Menia Poulios (account rep at TimeOut Chicago magazine), PR and media pro Marina Lambropoulos, former "Springer" show staffer Jennifer Zarachlioutis, and attorney Athena Farmakis
At Play18 (L-R): Phil Bouzeos (president of the National Hellenic Invitational Basketball Tournament and former Champion sports apparel account exec), student-athlete Debbie Bouzeos, Lynn Bouzeos, and Chris Tomaras
* event book sponsors George and Patty Loukas
New book, out in 2011, by our "cousin" Marv Levy, Hall of Fame NFL coach who led the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls in the early 90's. Marv was the featured guest at Play18 Chicago for our August 2011 event in conjunction with the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation. Click here for book excerpts printed by the Chicago Sun-Times
`The dark night', Trump Tower c. 2009. (L-R), George Bliss, Terry Poulos, and special guest, Chicago native turned Hollywood car guru George Barris, "The King of Customizers." He's written a book on cars he custom built for various celebrities, including Elvis and Farah Faucett. Barris is most popularly known as the designer/creator of the concept for the original TV series Batmobile. He was visiting the annual World of Wheels exhibit at McCormick Place to sign autographs for fans coming to see the Batmobile
Park Hyatt Hotel c. 2009 (L-R): Photographer Sofia Spentzas, George Bliss, and cosmetics and makeup artist Tasia Apostolopoulos
Colleen Swetlik with Mike Poulos, Journal & Topics film critic, at Play18. It appears Mike is on the verge of giving us the thumbs up
Friendly "cousin" greeters at the front door of Play18 in October 2011, Vivian Haritos from the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation and George Bliss Jr., law student
GMC co-director George Bliss (left) in his radio element. George produces and hosts an online streaming radio show devoted to music, and he also dabbles in more traditional radio at numerous outlets in the area of news/talk
GMC co-director Terry Poulos (right) at the British Museum in London (October 2011) standing next to a scale model of the (intact) Parthenon. Flanking him on the side walls are the original Parthenon Marbles, all-too-commonly referred to by most media (in modern times) as the quote "Elgin Marbles." In ancient times, these works of intricate, ornate art used to adorn the outer rim just under the Parthenon's roof (called the Frieze). After centuries of war and strife, these masterpieces were pillaged and later sold on the oft-unregulated global antiquities market, ultimately winding up in the possession of Lord Elgin of England. There has been a large-scale effort during the past few years to have the marbles returned to their rightful home. The marbles tell an elaborate story, hence their mention here as "media"
