Greece 1821

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.

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 Mani peninsula in the Peloponnese has a unique, stark landscape and its rich history and traditions make it a stunning destination.

The Greek language survived almost 400 years of Ottoman rule due to the Greek Orthodox Church, which protected and taught the language.

Greek artist Caroline Rovithi is motivated by the motto "All You Need is Greece," when creating her bright, bold, and empowering artwork.

Philologist Adamantios Korais and Thomas Jefferson exchanged important correspondence during the Greek War of Independence.

Dozens of centuries-old trees that became part of the rich lore of the Greek War of Independence have been identified by a Greek scientist

A Greek man named Markos Bidenopoulos, who may be Biden's ancestor, fought in the Greek War of Independence in 1821.

Soon, a supply of board games about the 1821 Greek War of Independence will be in the hands of Greek diaspora children all over the world.

As Greece celebrated March 25, the Consul General of Haiti in Boston made a moving speech on the close bonds between the two countries.