Ottoman Empire
Culture
The Fascinating History of Thessaloniki’s Iconic White Tower
Residents of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, often use its White Tower as a point of reference when giving directions in the city.
Greece
Alexandros Ypsilantis: The Greek Hero Who Sparked the War of Independence
Before the breakout of the War of Independence, Alexandros Ypsilantis decided that the first blow against the Ottomans should be outside Greece
Culture
Hagia Sophia: The Center of Greek Orthodox Faith Through the Ages
The Hagia Sophia remains the symbolic center of Greek Orthodoxy, even centuries after its fall to the Ottomans and its conversion to a mosque.
Greece
Notorious Ottoman Pirate Barbarossa Was Half Greek
The notorious pirate, Barbarossa, who eventually went on to be an Admiral in the Ottoman Navy, was surprisingly half Greek.
The pirate was extremely successful, and his many victories for the Ottomans in the 16th century helped them secure a...
Culture
The Venizelos Mansion: The Oldest House in Athens is Also a Museum
Although the Greek capital of Athens is full of ancient monuments and temples, its oldest standing house, the Venizelos Mansion, dates to the 16th century.
Greece
Smyrna Catastrophe: Genocide of Greeks in Asia Minor Remembered
Today marks 99 years since the Catastrophe of Smyrna, when Greeks were forced to flee the city due to a fire set by Turkish forces.
Culture
Greece’s National Historical Museum Commemorates Greek Revolution
A National Historical Museum exhibition named "Epanacystasi '21" celebrating the Greek Revolution will travel to 12 cities across Greece.
Australia
Australian Politician Calls For Recognition of Greek Genocide
The Leader of The Australian Greens, Adam Bandt, has shown his support for the recognition of the Greek genocide on Monday.
Greek News
President Sakellaropoulou Commemorates Chios Massacre
The President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou visited the Eastern Aegean island of Chios on Sunday to commemorate the Chios massacre.
Greece
Greece To Re-Bury Turkish Corpses From Ottoman Era
Greek authorities announced that they will rebury Turkish corpses from 1923 that were unearthed in the northwest province of Chalkidiki.