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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.

Theodoros Kolokotronis: Ultimate Symbol of the Greek Revolution

Theodoros Kolokotronis is undoubtedly the ultimate symbol of the Greek War of Independence, which took place from 1821 to 1830.

Greek State Bought Kolokotronis Letters

After the initiative of the Minister of Culture Panos Panayotopoulos, the Greek State purchased the two historic letters of Theodoros Kolokotronis. The negotiations between the Greek State and the owner of the letters, took place in the last 24-hours. The...

Monument of Hero Theodoros Kolokotronis in Nafplio Vandalized

Unidentified individuals tried to vandalize and steal parts of the monument of the hero Theodoros Kolokotronis, that is located in Nafplio. Earlier in the week the monument of the hero Demetris Ypsilantis was vandalized, when someone broke the cross...

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...

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.

The Greek Flag Through the Centuries

The Greek flag, much like Greece itself, has transformed substantially throughout the country's long history.

Greek Warriors Liberate Kalamata on March 23, 1821

The Greek War of Independence started a few days earlier than the official declaration with the liberation of Kalamata on March 23, 1821

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...

March 17, 1821: Greek War of Independence Begins in Mani

Mani was the place where the Greek uprising against Ottoman rule actually started and not in Kalavryta on March 25th, 1821 - as is often believed.

The Story Behind the First Greek Flag

The first Greek flag was made on the island of Skiathos at the Holy Monastery of Evangelistria in the year 1807.

10 Priceless Masterpieces in the National Gallery of Greece

The most long awaited re-opening is that of Greece's National Gallery, which houses countless masterpieces of Greek art.

Evangelistria Monastery in Skiathos, the Cradle of Modern Greece

The Evangelistria Monastery on the Greek island of Skiathos holds the story of Modern Greece in its walls, hallways, and courtyards. This historical monastery was first founded in 1794 by a group of monks from Mount Athos. It played a...

The Magic of Greek Dancing: The Greatest Traditional Dances

Thursday is International Dance Day and how better to celebrate than by discovering five of the most popular Greek dances! 

Tsarouchi, the Iconic Shoe of Brave Greek Warriors

The tsarouchi, the flat, hard-soled shoe with the famous large pompon at its end, is an iconic part of the Greek traditional costume, especially for the Greek soldiers known as evzones. The shoe also plays a large part in the...