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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
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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
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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.
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Theodoros Kolokotronis: 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 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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Greek War of Independence Began in the Mountain Stronghold of 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.
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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...
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Historic Dimitsana, The Pride of the Peloponnese in Greece
Dimitsana is a delightful medieval village, located in Arcadia, 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 fair...
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How Orthodox Martyrs Saved the Greek Language Under Ottoman Rule
The Greek language survived almost 400 years of Ottoman rule due to the Greek Orthodox Church, which protected and taught the language.