Ottomans
Ancient Greece
The Island of Mykonos Throughout the Millennia
Mykonos is undoubtedly one of the most famous Greek islands. Known for its lively parties and beautiful beaches, the island also has an incredibly fascinating ancient history.
Somewhat surprisingly, the party paradise was also an international hub in ancient times...
Europe
Armenian Genocide: The Mass Murder of Christians in Turkey
The Armenian Genocide, the systematic mass murder, and expulsion of 1.5 million ethnic Armenians carried out in Turkey and adjoining regions by the Ottoman government between 1914 and 1923, is commemorated on April 24th every year.
The Armenian Genocide was...
Diaspora
Iconic “Greek Slave” Statue Depicts Orphaned Girl from Greece’s Psara
The "Greek Slave," represents the incredible but true story of a girl from Psara who was captured in the Greek War of Independence.
Greece
The Chios Massacre: The Worst Atrocity Committed by the Ottomans
The Chios massacre of 1822 was perhaps the worst atrocity carried out by the Ottomans against Greeks during the Greek War of Independence.
Ancient Greece
Athens Tower of the Winds is World’s Oldest Meteorological Station
The Tower of the Winds in Athens is the oldest meteorological station in the world, and one of the most important ancient monuments in Greece
Diaspora
George Sirian: Survivor of Massacre in Greece Becomes Pillar of the US Navy
The life story of George Sirian, who escaped a massacre to be adopted by an American naval officer, is a miracle of the Greek Revolution.
Greece
Valtetsi: The Den of the Greek War of Independence Rebels
Valtetsi, an isolated Peloponnesian village surrounded by mountains, was an ideal hiding place for rebels in the Greek War of Independence
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.
Ancient Greece
The Greek Roots of the Names of Cities in Ukraine
Greeks reading the names of towns and cities in Ukraine in the news may wonder why places like Sevastopol, Simferopol, Mariupol, and Melitopol seem so familiar.
Just like many Greek place names, all of these Ukrainian cities feature the characteristic...
Greece
Historic City of Ioannina, Greece Marks Anniversary of Liberation
Τhe historic city of Ioannina, the capital of Epirus in north-western Greece marks February 21 as the day of liberation from the Ottoman Empire.
The city, which endured centuries of Ottoman rule until 1913, celebrates the union with Greece every...