Tag: Modern Greek History

Greek Americans & Greeks in Egypt: Parallel Lives

When I travelled around presenting my new book The Greeks and the Making of Modern Egypt published by the American

May 9, 2026
Constantine Karamanlis

Remembering Constantine Karamanlis: “The National Leader”

Champion of the European vision. Longest serving prime minister in Greek history. Founder of the Third Hellenic Republic. Any or

April 23, 2026
Greek Military Junta

Greece in the Tangles of the Cold War: How the Johnson Administration Helped the Greek Military Junta Consolidate Power

Like a bolt out of the blue, tanks surrounded the Greek parliament on April 21, 1967 as a cabal of

April 21, 2026

Greek Ministry of Culture Acquires Pictures of Kaisariani ‘200’ Executed by Nazis

The Greek Ministry of Culture has officially acquired a rare and historically significant photographic collection documenting the execution of 200

March 2, 2026

WWII Novel Explores Freedom, Strength and Human Spirit

As World War II intrudes upon their home, three young friends in Greece risk everything for freedom, love and a

February 21, 2026
Dekemvriana

On This Day December 3, 1944: Violent Clashes Leave Dozens Dead in Athens

The incident is widely remembered by Greeks as the start of “Ta Dekemvriana,” meaning “December events,” and in one day

December 3, 2025

On This Day November 17, 1973: Tanks Roll Into Athens Polytechnic

Perhaps the most historic anniversary in modern Greek history, November 17 is remembered as the day when military tanks burst

November 17, 2025

On This Day November 8, 1866: Arkadi Monastery Holocaust, Cretans Pay Ultimate Price for Freedom

One of the bloodiest events in modern Greek history took place at the historic Monastery of Arkadi in central Crete

November 8, 2025

On This Day October 31, 1823: Thomas Jefferson Expresses Support for Greek Revolution

In the final years of his life, United States Founding Father Thomas Jefferson corresponded regularly with Adamantios Koraes — an

October 31, 2025

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