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Passing of Nikos Papadakis, Director of the Venizelos Foundation

Former Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou mourned the passing of Nikos Papadakis, director of the National Foundation for Research and Studies "Eleftherios K. Venizelos", highlighting his 25-year contribution to establishing the foundation as a leading center for research and dissemination of ...

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Omonoia Square Fountain: Symbol of Modernization and Loss

The Omonoia Square fountain, installed in 1959, symbolized Athens's modernization in 1960s Greek films, but this involved demolishing historic buildings to prioritize car traffic, fundamentally altering the square's character.

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Syros Family History: A Legacy of Shipbuilding, Resilience, and Archives

Antonis Rodokanakis-Krinos, a Syros resident, shares his family's multi-generational history deeply connected to Syros's economic and social development since the 1820s, revealing connections to prominent families and businesses such as the Barbétas shipyard and the Neorion, and the impact of the Ch...

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New Greek Historical Analyses Highlight Ongoing Struggle for Democracy

Two new books offer in-depth analyses of Greek political and cultural history (1830-1974), highlighting the country's complex relationship with democracy and institutional frameworks, connecting past events to contemporary challenges, particularly since the 2008 global financial crisis.

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Greece's National Schism: Venizelos, Constantine, and the Allies

The National Schism in Greece, a deep political divide during World War I, is explored in this historical account, focusing on the roles of Eleftherios Venizelos, King Constantine, and the Allied Powers.

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Greek Unity in 1940: Myth or Reality?

Analysis of the apparent national unity in Greece during World War II and the political climate preceding it.

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Venizelos's Return to Power: A Landslide Victory in 1928

In April 1927, Eleftherios Venizelos returned to Greece after three years abroad, initially retiring from politics in Chania but later regaining power through political maneuvering, winning a landslide victory in the August 1928 elections with 223 out of 250 seats, leading to a period of economic de...

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Bourdaras Archive Reveals Origins of 1967 Greek Junta

General Alkibiades Bourdaras's newly published archive details the violent suppression of pro-democracy officers by young royalist officers within the exiled Greek army in the Middle East in 1944, revealing the origins of the 1967 Greek military junta.

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New Varvakis Portrait Unveiled

A new portrait of Ioannis Varvakis (1732-1825), painted by Yannis Adamákis and donated to the Varvakeio School, was presented at a recent event marking the 200th anniversary of Varvakis's death; the portrait incorporates symbolic elements of his life and career.

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Book Challenges Conventional View of Venizelos, Sparking Historical Debate

A new book critically examines the legacy of Eleftherios Venizelos, coinciding with a film's release, sparking debate about historical interpretations and the selective application of the term 'woke culture.'

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Venizelos and Greek Shipping

A new book explores the impact of Eleftherios Venizelos on Greek shipping, highlighting its historical significance and the contributions of Cretan and other regional maritime activities.

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