Lord Byron
Greece
The American Slave Who Fought in the Greek War of Independence
Ayios Ioannis Church in Argos was the site of a commemoration of the life of notable former slave and American philhellene James Williams.
Culture
Lord Byron: The Romantic Poet Who Died for Greece
Lord Byron is one of the first and best-known philhellenes who actively participated in Greece’s War of Independence.
Archaeology
William St Clair: The Tireless Campaigner for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles
When William St. Clair passed away on June 30, 2021, Greece lost one of the most ardent campaigners for the return of the Parthenon Marbles.
The Parthenon Marbles are a collection of sculptures taken from the Parthenon frieze by Lord...
Ancient Greece
Fly Over the Magical Ancient Temple of Poseidon at Sounion
A spectacular drone video showcasing the Temple of Poseidon captures the glory of the ancient monument situated on Cape Sounio.
events
John Kerry Awarded Lord Byron Prize for Philhellenism in Greece
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed former US Secretary of State John Kerry at the 2021 Lord Byron Award Ceremony.
Greek News
Lord Byron’s Donation to the Greek Cause Unearthed Two Centuries Later
A banknote unearthed by The Observer sheds new light on Lord Byron's generosity and commitment to the Greek War of Independence.
Greece
LEGO Celebrates Greek Bicentennial With Historical Figures
To celebrate Greek Bicentennial, Liam Jensen created LEGOS of three figures from the revolution - Kolokotronis, Mavrokordatos and Lord Byron.
Greek News
Greek War of Independence Heroes Visited Iconic Ship USS Constitution
The USS Constitution had three distinguished visitors during its Mediterranean visit in 1827 -Kolokotronis, Canaris and Lord Byron.
Greece
Lord Byron Died for Greece 196 Years Ago Today
April 19, which coincides with Orthodox Easter Sunday in 2020, marks 196 years since Lord Byron, the most famous British Philhellene, died in Messolonghi in 1824.
George Gordon, Lord Byron is one of the first and best-known personalities who loved...
Greece
Lord Byron: The Romantic Poet Who Died for Greece
Lord George Gordon Byron is one of the first and best-known philhellenes, who actively participated in Greece's War of Independence, eventually losing his life in Missolonghi on April 19, 1824.
Born in 1788, George Gordon Byron became the leading figure...