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Christmas of 1828 in Patras

Christmas of 1828 in Patras

During his stay in Patras, Jacques Mangeart kept a journal documenting the habits of the locals and the customs of the place. Here are his impressions of Christmas in Patras in 1828.

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GREEK GEN Z “REMEMBERS” WORLD WAR TWO

GREEK GEN Z “REMEMBERS” WORLD WAR TWO

The younger generation, in general, seems not to know or even care about a historic event, the consequences of which are still visible today. The only solution is to rely on whatever, even indirect, “memory” is preserved and on historical study, in order to preserve the achievements of freedom and democracy for which those who are no longer with us fought.

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Η ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ GEN Z “ΘΥΜΑΤΑΙ” ΤΟ Β’ ΠΑΓΚΟΣΜΙΟ ΠΟΛΕΜΟ

Η ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ GEN Z “ΘΥΜΑΤΑΙ” ΤΟ Β’ ΠΑΓΚΟΣΜΙΟ ΠΟΛΕΜΟ

Η μόνη λύση είναι να στηριχτούμε στην όποια, έστω έμμεση, “μνήμη” σώζεται, καθώς και στην ιστορική μελέτη, έτσι ώστε να διατηρήσουμε τα κεκτημένα της ελευθερίας και της δημοκρατίας για τα οποία αγωνίστηκαν αυτοί που τώρα δεν είναι κοντά μας.

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Lausanne Centennial: Geographical Origins of Greek Refugees

Lausanne Centennial: Geographical Origins of Greek Refugees

July 24th, 2023, marked the centennial of the Treaty of Lausanne. This article aims to shed light on the historical context of that Treaty by studying newly digitized records of Asia Minor Greek refugees. The findings of the statistical analysis will enable us to visualize the geographical origins of the refugees and gain a deeper understanding of the history of Hellenism in Asia Minor.

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Christmas of 1828 in Patras

Christmas of 1828 in Patras

During his stay in Patras, Jacques Mangeart kept a journal documenting the habits of the locals and the customs of the place. Here are his impressions of Christmas in Patras in 1828.

read more
GREEK GEN Z “REMEMBERS” WORLD WAR TWO

GREEK GEN Z “REMEMBERS” WORLD WAR TWO

The younger generation, in general, seems not to know or even care about a historic event, the consequences of which are still visible today. The only solution is to rely on whatever, even indirect, “memory” is preserved and on historical study, in order to preserve the achievements of freedom and democracy for which those who are no longer with us fought.

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