My work preserving church records in Sparta continues this summer. I returned to digitize birth, marriage and death books in 151 churches in Laconia. These vital records are of unparalleled importance to family historians, especially when there are limited resources available to researchers.
Taking Off! At Dulles Airport near Washington, D.C. May 26, 2019
Last summer, I did not get to Hydra, Delphi and the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. This year, I am taking a few days to see these before I travel to Sparta and begin work. I started with the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
In front of the National Archaeological Museum, Athens
Its treasures, some dating back to prehistoric times, are awe-inspiring. The craftsmanship, intelligence and foresight of the sculptors and artists cross the span of time, and testify that brilliance did not begin in the 20th century. These photos are some of my favorites.
Goddess, 460 BC
Funeral monuments and lethykos, Attica region, 420 BC
Votive relief, Attica region, 410 BC
Athenian lady with attendant holding jewelry box, 5th century BC, Athens
Mother embraces her young boy, 425 BC. Although she is carved in marble, her face is filled with expression
Woman bids her daughter goodbye, Kerameikos cemetery, Athens, 425 BC
Bronze horse and jockey, 140 BC Euboea
Bronze and iron metal works, 7th century BC
Gold jewelry from Mycenae tombs, undated (about 14-13th century BC)
Clay vases from tombs of Mycenae, 14-13 century
Spartan Roots (Σπαρτιατικές Ρίζες) 
Spartan Roots
My mother is from Loganiko, Sparta, and im trying to find an accurate as possible list of people in her Theophilopoulos family, Is there some magic to this 🙂 Thank you kindly
My family came from the island of Lipos. But im confused because the ship manifest said Eaxamilia. My grandfathers name was Michael Ellens. But in Greece i think it was Michel Eleni. His fathers name was George. Trying to find information on the woman married to George. Also my great great grandfathers name was loannis. The women seem like they have disappeared?
Thank you for your message. There are few records of women: baptism, school (if they went), marriage, death. It was the men who served in the military and paid taxes, and that is why there are more record listing men. Regarding your grandfather, if he was naturalized, obtain his naturalization papers which have much more information. This link has handouts that I use for conferences, and they will help you: https://hellenicgenealogyconference.wordpress.com/2018-portland-oregon-conference/
My family are looking for relatives in the sparta area. The surname is Dimitriadis it would be greatly appreciated
Thank you for your message. In order to begin your research in Greece, you must know the exact village of origin. There is no central database where a name can be typed — all research must be done by using original records. If you know the village of origin, I can refer you to the proper place to begin your search.
You are such a good researcher, if you come across any Sigelakis, or similiar or are.their online databases you could recommend. thanks mike egan, spouse is a Siggelakis
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Siggelakis is from Anavryti! I have a cousin whose mother was a Siggelakis. Can you please send me an email with the names of the family that you have to spartanroots1 at gmail.com. There very well could be a connection between the families.