Ioannis Makriyannis

Greek folk songs of the 1821 Revolution not only told stories of brave revolutionaries, but also served as historical texts and diffusors of tradition

The American School of Classical Studies in Athens is to open a new exhibition on Greek independence fighter and statesman Ioannis Makriyannis. 'Ioannis Makriyannis: Vital Expression' will be the inaugural exhibition of a new wing of the Gennadius Library. The exhibition...