monarchy

Did Byzantine Emperors Pretend to Be Gods?

Byzantine Emperors never claimed pagan divinity, but they learned to look like gods, knowing how to cast themselves as the “living image” of heaven’s rule on earth. From the fourth century onwards, the imperial office in Constantinople fused Christian theology...

The Referendum That Abolished Monarchy in Greece

The referendum that abolished the monarchy in Greece and ended the reign of Constantine II was held on December 8, 1974 after the collapse of the military junta. The vote was overwhelmingly against the monarchy. About 69 percent of voters...

Former King Constantine and His Affair With Greek Star Aliki Vougiouklaki

Former King Constantine, who died on Tuesday in Athens, had an affair with Aliki Vougiouklaki in the early 1960s, and it was an affair that made headlines in international newspapers at the time. Vougiouklaki was one of the most popular...

Former King of Greece, Constantine, Hospitalized and in Serious Condition

Constantine, the former King of Greece, has been hospitalized for several days in intensive care at a private hospital in Athens and is in serious condition, according to Greek state broadcaster ERT. Although not intubated, the former monarch, 82, is...

Former Greek King Constantine Would Return to Throne if People Wanted Him

Former king of Greece, Constantine, said he is not interested in entering Greek politics because he doesn't know anything about politics. He refuses to apologize for the coup in Greece because he was not aware that a move for...