Greek War of Independence
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March 25th Marks the Annunciation, a Feast for Orthodoxy and Hellenism
March 25 is a very important date for Hellenism as it marks both the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence and the Annunciation.
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The History of the Greek War of Independence
As Greece counts 200 years from the War of independence and stands proud on Europe's eastern border as a member of the EU, the mind reels to the glorious days of 1821
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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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The Greek Orphans of 1821 Revolution and How They Ended Up in the US
The fate of Greek orphans of the 1821 Revolution in the US is but a footnote in the history of the glorious uprising against the Turks. Nonetheless, it is definitely a fascinating one.
What happened to some children who lost...
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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 Greek Flag Through the Centuries
The Greek flag, much like Greece itself, has transformed substantially throughout the country's long history.
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The Descendants of the Greek War of Independence Heroes
The descendants of legendary heroes of the Greek War of Independence Georgios Karaiskakis, Laskarina Bouboulina and Nikitaras.
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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...
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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.