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Modern Greek History
Different perspectives on modern Greek history, important events, Greek-Turkish relations, the invasion of Cyprus, constitutional history, Treaty of Lausanne, Macedonian issue, Ottoman rule, history resources on line and off.
Greece - Events of the Decade
While what makes up a decade can be argued, what's clear is that the years 2000-2009 tranformed Greece. What stayed the same? The same things that have attracted travelers to Greece for thousands of years - sea, sun, sand, and cultural monuments.
The Greek Royal Family - The Royal Family
This website goes into detail about each current member of the Greek Royal family and the history of their involvement with Greece and current legal issues, including whether the former King is "Greek".
Revolutionary Struggle
The group "Revolutionary Struggle" has claimed responsibility for a number of attacks in Greece. Who are they?
Old Maps of Greece - Ottoman Era
Enjoy these old maps of Greece from the Ottoman period. Studying your Greek family history and genealogy? Old maps of Greece often contain former place names which may figure in your family history and help you find out where your ancestors came from.
Fast Facts on Greece
A quick look at facts and figures on Greece - population, life expectancy, land mass, and more.
Aristotle Onassis - Quick Facts on Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate
Aristotle Onassis - quick facts on Aristotle Onassis, the Greek shipping magnate who married Jacqueline Kennedy.
Athens Earthquake - the Aftermath
Ongoing aid efforts and the impact of the September 1999 quake.
Earthquake Strikes Greece
Early account of the damage and effect of the quake.
Elections in Greece 2000
Quick look at the campaign determining the government of Greece. Will New Democracy or PASOK prevail?
Election Update
The results of the exciting tally of the votes in the vigorous campaign.
NATO Strikes - What's the Impact on Greece
Roundup of news sources on the NATO strikes in Kosovo in the spring of 1999.
Greece in the Second World War
A quick look at some of the key events of World War II in Greece.
Documents related to the Greece-FYROM Dispute
From Hellenic Resource Network, various on-line documents pertaining to the conflicts between Greece and the Former Yugoslavian Republic.
History of Modern Greece - Primary Documents
Extensive on-line collection of key documents, including the Greek Constitution, World War II, the Aegean Dispute, and much more.
Lobby for Cyprus Homepage
Well-organized, award-winning page promoting the solution of the Cyprus problem from the Greek perspective.
Macedonia After the Greek War of Independence
An introduction to the history of Macedonia since 1821. By J. S. Koliopoulos, Professor of Modern History at Aristotle University.
Macedonia in the First Period of Ottoman Rule
From the 15th century till 1821, here's a look at this intriguing period. By I. K. Hassiotis, Professor of Modern History at Aristotle University.
The Truth about Macedonia
Page alleging to solve the debate and thwart Slavic propaganda about this dispute. Includes historic quotes, and excerpts from "other points of view" which support the basic premise of the page.
The Return of the Marbles
A look at some of the issues affecting the controversial marbles removed from the Parthenon and sent to Britain by Lord Elgin.