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When Greek Politicians Betrayed the 1821 War of Independence Heroes
While the heroes of the glorious 1821 Revolution fought and died for freedom, there were Greek politicians who betrayed them for money and high positions.
These were politicians who usurped the glory of the real warriors of the 1821 Revolution...
Diplomacy
What Positions Did World Powers Take in the Greek War of Independence?
The Greek Revolution, also known as the Greek War of Independence, which lasted approximately from 1821 to 1830, was a foundational event in the history of modern Greece. This war, which is also known simply as "the Revolution" amongst...
Greece
Theodoros Kolokotronis: The Ultimate Symbol of the Greek War of Independence
Theodoros Kolokotronis is undoubtedly the ultimate symbol of the Greek War of Independence, which took place from 1821 to 1830.
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The American Slave Who Fought in the Greek War of Independence
Ayios Ioannis Church in Argos was the site of a commemoration of the life of notable former slave and American philhellene James Williams.
Greece
The 20 Events That Defined the Greek War of Independence
The Greek War of Independence that begun in 1821 is full of memorable events, most of them bloody battles and heroic feats.
Australia
Greek Students From Athens to Sydney Celebrate Independence Day
Greeks from Athens to Sydney celebrated Greek Independence Day and the Greek War for Independence with parades on Sunday.
Greece
The Most Handsome Revolutionary of the Greek War of Independence
The Greek War of Independence, a crucial moment in the history of modern Greece, was marked by the heroism of many, but one figure stood out not only for his bravery but also for his striking appearance: Ilias Mavromichalis.
Ilias...
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The Ancient Oath of the Greek War of Independence
The Oath of the Greek War of Independence was taken by the chieftains on March 23, 1821 after they liberated Kalamata from the Ottomans
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The Brutal Torture of Athanasios Diakos During the Greek War of Independence
Athanasios Diakos is one of the most famous and tragic figures of the Greek War of Independence.
He spent the early years of his life in theological training at the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Prodromos near Artotina. However, he was...
Culture
Rigas Feraios: On the Trail of the Protomartyr of Greek Independence
Rigas Feraios was a Greek revolutionary who fought in the mountains and worked as a writer, merchant, and revolutionary agitator in the wide Balkan Diaspora forming in the states neighboring the Ottoman Empire. He had done it all.
Like so...
Greece
Palaion Patron Germanos: A Misunderstood Hero of the Greek War of Independence
One of the most well-known paintings of the Greek War of Independence is by Greek artist Theodoros Vryzakis, and depicts Germanos.
Greece
Biden Issues Greek Independence Day Proclamation
On Friday, US President Joe Biden issued a proclamation marking Greek Independence Day on March 25th as "A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy."
The proclamation, issued by the White House, commemorated the deep historical bonds between...
Greece
The Heroines of the Greek War of Independence
The role that Greek women played in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire is not to be overlooked.
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How the Greek War of Independence Inspired Philhellenes Around the World
The Greek War of Independence erupted into the the early nineteenth century as Europe was being shaken to its roots by riots in many nations.
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Filiki Eteria: The Group That Sparked the Greek War of Independence
The Filiki Eteria (Φιλική Εταιρία), or the Society of Friends, as it was otherwise known, was founded on September 14, 1814 and played a crucial role in the uprising which led to the Greek War of Independence against the...