by grancestry | Oct 4, 2026 | Encyclopedia History
Introduction The story of Hellas or Greece begins centuries ago, yet its setting has always been in and around the very same mountainous peninsula at the heart of the Mediterranean Sea where the modern-day country stands today. The Neolithic period saw the first...
by grancestry | Oct 4, 2026 | Encyclopedia History
The next essential era in Greece’s history was undoubtedly that of the Byzantine Empire, which arose following the fall of the Roman Empire to the West. In 330 C.E., Emperor Constantine famously established the city of Byzantium, which he renamed Constantinople, as...
by grancestry | Oct 4, 2026 | Encyclopedia History
This section will explore the modern history of Greece, which is perhaps the most relevant time period for informing your Greek genealogical research. Here, you will find a brief written overview of historical events that affected the Greek nation as a whole. Indeed,...
