Tag: Modern Greek History

How Did the US Media Respond to Greece’s “No” and Subsequent Victory During WWII?

When Italy invaded Greece in the early morning hours of October 28, 1940, following an overnight ultimatum for surrender that

October 28, 2025

Why October 28th Matters to the West

When Greeks refused the Italian ultimatum of surrender on October 28, 1940, the nation stood virtually alone in the world

October 28, 2025

On This Day October 28, 1940: Metaxas Tells Greeks “Fight to Your Death”

On the early morning of Oct. 28, 1940, Greek leader Ioannis Metaxas faced a grim ultimatum from Italian dictator Benito

October 28, 2025

Alec P. Karys on His Father’s Diary as a Soldier in the Asia Minor Campaign

For decades, it was just an object in a drawer—a diary filled with Greek cursive that was difficult to decipher.

October 14, 2025
Olympic Airways

On This Day July 30, 1956: Birth of Onassis’ Olympic Airways

TAE National Greek Airlines was formed by the Greek government in 1951 to be the national airline of Greece. The

July 30, 2025
Junta

On This Day July 24, 1974: U.S.-Involved Military Dictatorship Ends in Greece

The Greek military junta of was a series of right-wing military groups that ruled Greece for seven years following a

July 24, 2025

‘Ark of National Memory’ Unveiled at Hellenic Ministry of Defense Honors Fallen Greek Heroes

A striking new monument named the Ark of National Memory was officially unveiled at the grounds of the Hellenic Ministry

March 28, 2025

Greece’s Iconic Cabin Crew Uniforms: Then and Now

Zeus + Δione, under the creative direction of Marios Schwab, has designed new cabin crew uniforms for Aegean Airlines, while

November 12, 2024

Stunning Vintage Photos of Greece… And Funny Advertisements

From the early 20th century through the 1960s, Greece experienced fascinating, devastating and awe-inspiring events — ranging from the first

August 2, 2024

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