The British Museum’s inaugural Pink Ball, held on October 18, 2025, was conceived as London’s…
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The famed Greek actress and cultural icon Melina Mercouri embodied the spirit of Greek women’s…
Stella Sorotou, a Greek-Australian artist and educator, honours Lord Byron’s legacy in her bilingual poetry collection, BYRON, The Monologue of a Lord. Blending art, literature, and education, Suroto’s work inspires reflection on freedom, nature, and cultural heritage.
On April 19, we honor Lord Byron, a fervent Philhellene whose £4,000 cheque—equivalent to £332,000 today—revealed by The Observer, underscores his vital support for the Greek War of Independence, funding a fleet to defend Missolonghi against Ottoman Albanian forces.
Explore the life and legacy of the flamboyant British poet and satirist, Lord Byron, at a new museum in Ravenna, Italy. Set in the restored Palazzo Guiccioli, where Byron engaged in a passionate affair and composed iconic works, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into Byron’s world. With exhibits dedicated to his poetry, love, and influence on Italian unification, experience Byron’s adventures through interactive virtual reality. Opening November 29, this unique museum invites you to delve into the captivating story of one of history’s most intriguing literary figures.
New findings from an Italian monastery’s archives suggest new insights into the burial of Allegra Byron, Lord Byron’s illegitimate daughter.
Nikos Dendias, the Minister of National Defence, participated in a solemn event held at Trinity…
Messolonghi, Greece – The renowned British poet, Lord Byron, has succumbed to illness at the…
On the 200th anniversary of Greece’s folk hero Lord Byron’s death, a previously unseen letter…
Sydney will celebrate the life and work of philhellene Lord Byron on occasion of the…
In the annals of Romantic poetry, George Gordon Byron, the 6th Baron Byron, stands out not only as a literary luminary but also as a fervent supporter of the Greek War of Independence. As the world observes the 200th anniversary of his death in 2024, the Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism, along with the Philhellenism Museum, has declared this year as the “Year of Lord Byron and Philhellenism.”
Campaigners for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures removed from the Acropolis in Athens in…
On April 19, we commemorate the memory of Lord Byron, one of the greatest Philhellenes…
The Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism on Tuesday awarded the 2022 Lord Byron International Prize…
On April 19, we commemorate the memory of Lord Byron, one of the greatest Philhellenes…
The personal items of the great philhellene Lord Byron, from his final trip to Greece…
Anna Karakatsouli, Associate Professor of European History, at the Department of Theatre Studies of the…
In this week’s Parthenon Report Don Morgan Nielsen presents the great men and women whose philhellenic stance made a significant contribution to Greek culture.
The dramatic events of the Greek War of Independence have served as a source of…
In this week’s Parthenon Report Don Morgan Nielsen looks at two ancient Romans who also play a role in our story; a lawyer and an emperor.
Another great initiative by the Hellenic Initiative to raise awareness of Greek issues as it continues its fundraising efforts for fire-stricken Greece. Passionate Philhellenes like David Hill and Stephen Fry remind us, in their discussion, of the beauty of the culture and the country that is Greece!
Former US senator and Secretary of State John Kerry, was honoured with the International Award…
A cheque recently found by British paper, The Observer, sheds new light on Lord Byron‘s generosity and commitment…
Three heroes of the 1821 Greek Revolution have been adapted for the LEGO world, by…
A team of architects and civil engineers from Greece and Italy are racing against time…
