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Russia vs. Greece: A relationship marked by threats from the 1950s to today – From Khrushchev’s nuclear bombs to Zakharova’s drones
From the intimidation attempts of 1961—when Moscow hinted at the possibility of bombing the Acropolis with nuclear weapons—to today’s propaganda-laced distortions coming from the Russian Foreign Ministry, the history of threats directed at Athens is a long one
Unknown Stories from Athens College: Students who became…Prime Ministers & ministers, Venizelos’ speech and the crisis from Andreas Papandreou’s 1934 Article
"The school for the leading class," as described by the new book on Athens College
November 22, 1940: The third liberation of Koritsa, the first victory worldwide against the Axis!
The history of Koritsa and its first and second liberations in 1912 and 1914 respectively – The French betrayal – How it was finally incorporated into the Albanian state – The new liberation of Koritsa on November 22, 1940, and the exuberant celebrations throughout the country
The Massacre at the Novotcherkassk factory in the USSR in 1962: The bloody demonstration that came to light 30 years later
The workers’ uprising at the Electric Locomotive Factory – Suppression with 24 dead and 87 injured – The brave General Sapozhnikov who refused to attack civilians and his arrest
HHF launches season 6 of acclaimed podcast series with “Greece’s Darkest Decade: Part one – World War II”
The Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF) has unveiled the sixth season of its acclaimed podcast series The HHF Presents, returning this year with a powerful new theme: Greece’s Darkest Decade, Part One: World War II
Early Greek uprising in Eastern Macedonia in September 1941 drowned in blood by the Bulgarians
Bulgarian occupation in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace – Reactions of the Greek population – The uprising in Drama, Doxato, and neighboring areas and its bloody suppression by the Bulgarians – Bulgarian provocation or autonomous action of the KKE’s “Macedonian Bureau”: the early, blood-soaked uprising?
Tatoi: Uniforms, dishes & personal items that tell the Royal story, come to light (photos)
The digitization of the Tatoi collections reveals unknown, valuable objects that narrate stories spanning two centuries — 100,000 items and documents are now accessible to the public. The most significant pieces are already featured in the “Stories” section of the website Tatoicollections.culture.gov.gr
