Ottomans
Food
When Potatoes Were Introduced to Greece
The introduction of potatoes to Greece by first Governor Ioannis Kapodistrias after the liberation from the Ottomans is a story rich in lore.
Ancient Greece
The Mysterious Fate of the Colossal Column of Justinian in Constantinople
The mystery of what happened to the ancient column of Justinian in Constantinople, also known as the Colossus of Justinian, still puzzles historians and archaeologists.
The colossal bronze statue of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I was built during Justinian's rule...
Archaeology
The Day Greeks Battled French, Turks Over the Venus de Milo Statue
The Aphrodite of Milo, better known as Venus de Milo, is one of the most representative statues of the Hellenistic period of Greek sculpture.
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.
Greece
City of Ioannina in Greece Marks Anniversary of Liberation
The historic city of Ioannina, the capital of Epirus in northwestern Greece, marks February 21st as the day of liberation from the Ottoman Empire.
"The contribution of those who fought in the historic battles to liberate the city of Ioannina...
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.
Europe
United States of the Ionian Islands: The History of British Rule in Greece
The formation of the United States of the Ionian Islands under British rule in Greece is a little known period of the country's history.
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...
Greece
Crete Celebrates Union With Greece on December 1st
On December 1, 1913, the island of Crete was officially integrated into the Greek state after Sultan Mehmet V had finally relinquished all sovereignty over the island exactly a month earlier.
Crete's liberation from Ottoman rule was the result of...
Greece
Greek Self-Sacrifice at Arkadi is a Universal Symbol for Freedom
To this day, the "Holocaust of Arkadi" remains a universal symbol of self-sacrifice for freedom in the face of barbarism while filling another page in the glorious history of Greece.
It was November 9, 1866 when over a thousand brave...