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Greece
The Liberation of Tripolitsa in the Greek War of Independence
The siege of Tripolitsa, Greece (today's city of Tripolis) was a pivotal moment in the Greek War of Independence, and it remains a point of contention between Greeks and Turks, as reflected in the way it is portrayed by...
Greece
Historic Dimitsana, the Pride of the Peloponnese in Greece
Dimitsana is a delightful medieval village, located in Arcadia on the Peloponnese in southern Greece just three hours by car from Athens.
The picturesque village is at an altitude of 1000 meters (3,280 feet) which means it can see a...
Greece
How the Greek Language Was Preserved by Orthodox Martyrs During Ottoman Rule
The Greek language survived almost 400 years of Ottoman rule due to the Greek Orthodox Church, which protected and taught the language.
Greece
The Battle of Valtetsi Determined Course of 1821 Greek Revolution
The Battle of Valtetsi was the first major victory of the 1821 Greek Revolution and determined the course of the War of Independence
Greek News
The Heroic Battle of Gravia: When 120 Greeks Defeated the Ottoman Army
On May 8, 1821, a defining battle in the Greek War of Independence took place at Gravia, a village in the northeastern part of Phocis.
Greece
Papaflessas: The Priest Turned Hero of the Greek War of Independence
Among the many heroes of the Greek War of Independence, Papaflessas was perhaps the most eccentric personality
Greece
Greek War of Independence: The Unsung Heroes
The Greek War of Independence had many heroes. The first names that come to mind are: Kolokotronis, Karaiskakis, Papaflessas, Bouboulina, Diakos, Kanaris
Greek News
The Philhellenism Museum: A Tribute to Americans Who Fought for Greece
The Philhellenism Museum in Athens presents the evolution of philhellenism from the Renaissance to the present day with an emphasis on its contribution to the War of Independence.
The Museum supports classical education and the evolution of humanity on the...
Australia
Australia’s Scott Morrison Honors Greek Independence Day
Australia's Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has issued a message addressed to Greek Australians and Hellenes around the world in honour of Greek Independence Day.
Morrison drew back on last year’s bicentenary celebrations when Australia’s landmarks were lit in blue and...
Greece
Valtetsi: The Den of the Greek War of Independence Rebels
Valtetsi, an isolated Peloponnesian village surrounded by mountains, was an ideal hiding place for rebels in the Greek War of Independence