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The Greek revolution through the brushstrokes of artists
Few events in history have echoed with such passion and resonance as the Greek Revolution of 1821. Centuries of cultural, religious and economic oppression under Ottoman rule fueled discontent and resistance among the Greek people. As a result, on February…
Remembering the tragic Arcadi Holocaust
Historians remember the Arcadi Monastery as the epi-center of one of the most dramatic events in the history of Crete. As a matter of fact, it symbolizes one of the most important acts of heroism and sacrifice of the Cretan…
In search of Atlantis : Myth or Reality?
To this day, the same questions have occupied scholars, scientists and archaeologists through the centuries remain unanswered; Is the existence of Atlantis is a myth or reality? Where can it be? History The first who spoke of Atlantis was the…
Are we all Greek?
Are we all Greek? A famous English poet of the 19th century, Percy Bysshe Shelley declared that “We are all Greeks,” meaning that “our laws, our literature, our religion, our arts, all have their roots in Greece.” Shelly’s Lyrical Drama…
