Georgios Karaiskakis

November 24, 1826 - Battle of Arachova

At Arachova, in Boeotia, Greek revolutionary forces led by Georgios Karaiskakis achieved a decisive victory against a larger Ottoman-Albanian army…

2 months ago

Treasures of the Greek War of Independence in Athens National Historical Museum

Aspects and relics from the Greek War of Independence bring to “life” before the eyes of its visitors the most…

3 years ago

On This Day in 1827: Independence War Hero Georgios Karaiskakis dies

Born in the village of Skoulikaria, east Arta in Epirus, Georgios Karaiskakis was a Klepht and a Greek Military Commander…

4 years ago

Kolokotronis and Bouboulina become wax figures in Kavala

Theodoros Kolokotronis and Laskarina Bouboulina are two heroic figures of the Greek Revolution of 1821. As this year celebrates 200…

4 years ago

Famous actor says all Greek men should have a moustache to celebrate 200 years of Independence

Being just one year shy of Greece's 200 years since the Greek Revolution of 1821, famous Greek actor Renos Charalambides…

5 years ago