Greek War of Independence
Art
The Story of ‘Greece on the Ruins of Missolonghi’ Masterpiece
Painted in 1826 by Eugène Delacroix, the leading French Romantic painter of the day, Greece on the Ruins of Missolonghi is one of the most celebrated French paintings of the 19th century.
It was produced shortly after the event it...
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.
Diaspora
President Biden to Host Greek Independence Day Reception
President Biden will host the traditional Greek Independence Day reception at the White House on Wednesday.
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will represent the Greek-American community along with hundreds of Greeks and Greek Americans who will attend the event to honor...
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
Art
Mural of Greek Revolution Hero Bouboulina in Uruguay
A stunning mural of Laskarina Bouboulina, the heroic figure from the Greek War of Independence, now graces the streets of Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay.
The painting of the heroine of the Greek Revolution is found at the entrance...
Art
Rare Exhibition of Paintings by European Philhellenes Opens In Thessaloniki
A rare exhibition of paintings by 19th-century European Philhellenes opened at the Teloglion Fine Arts Foundation, Thessaloniki, on Thursday.
Art
Greek Artist Captures Essence of Hellenism Through Pop Art
Greek artist Caroline Rovithi is motivated by the motto "All You Need is Greece," when creating her bright, bold, and empowering artwork.
Diaspora
Iconic “Greek Slave” Statue Depicts Orphaned Girl from Greece’s Psara
The "Greek Slave," represents the incredible but true story of a girl from Psara who was captured in the Greek War of Independence.