Massacre of Chios
Diaspora
Leaders of Greek Origin Who Governed Other Countries
People of Greek origin are found everywhere, either in life or in pages of history books. Greek Civilization is the foundation of Western Culture and the names of prominent Greeks still shine through the ages
Greek church
Nea Moni Monastery, a Historical Treasure on the Greek Island of Chios
The Nea Moni Monastery on the Greek island of Chios is a treasure from Greece's long history, now listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Africa
George Stravelakis: The Enslaved Greek who Became Ruler of Tunisia
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George Stravelakis, sometimes called "Halkias," was an enslaved Greek man from the island of Chios who rose to become the Prime Minister of Tunisia in the 1860s.
By Antonis Chaldeos
Stravelakis was born in 1817 on the island of Chios. During the...