A military and historical assessment of the most decisive battle of World War II, by Soviet General Pavel Batov

The intelligence reports, operational logs of the Hellenic Navy, and the key figures of the crisis

Greek Jews who survived the inferno of Auschwitz recount their horrific experiences.

The positions of parties, the reactions and statements made in the Greek Parliament

The Brothers Grimm's dark tales, that became children's fairy tales, and their "unknown" contribution to German linguistics

The assassination of Ioannis Kapodistrias and its dramatic consequences. How the Elder of Morea reacted

50 years since the referendum that definitively abolished the monarchy in Greece

How the U.S. Was Caught Off Guard by the Pearl Harbor Attack in World War II, Despite Warning Signs

A look back at four fatal cases of police violence in Greece—from 1965 to 1985—whose lack of accountability set the stage for the 2008 killing of 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos, an event that ignited one of the country’s fiercest waves of social unrest

From his escape from an arranged marriage to 27 years in prison and the presidency of South Africa, Nelson Mandela’s journey was shaped by courage, sacrifice and an unbreakable commitment to ending racial oppression.

On 20 November 1989, Greek television changed forever as Mega Channel—Greece’s first private station—went live. Its debut shows, news bulletin, foreign series and iconic presenters marked a cultural shift that still shapes Greek media today.

The only daughter of Greek tycoon Aristotle Onassis died at just 37, after a life marked by wealth, turbulence, and loss that shadowed the once-powerful Onassis dynasty.

In November 1973, Athens erupted as students and citizens defied the dictatorship. What followed was a night of gunfire, tanks, and tragedy. This is the full story of the junta’s violent crackdown, reconstructed from contemporary reports and eyewitness accounts.

Thirty years after the deadliest prison revolt in modern Greek history, survivors, court testimonies and archival reports reveal the terror inside Korydallos Prison: hostages, riots, a murdered inmate, and a justice system struggling to contain chaos.

In November 1973, a wave of student unrest swept through Greek universities, setting in motion the events that would ignite the Athens Polytechnic uprising and mark the beginning of the end for the military dictatorship.

On a November night in 1961, torrential rains turned Athens into a sea of mud and chaos, leaving 43 dead and thousands homeless — in what remains one of the most catastrophic floods in the Greek capital’s history.

In 1827, the Bay of Navarino became the stage for a naval showdown that changed the course of Greek history. A chance encounter between Allied and Ottoman fleets would seal the fate of the Greek Revolution — and mark the beginning of modern Greece.

On September 30, 1968, two overcrowded trains collided near Derveni, Corinth, killing 34 and injuring 125. The tragedy, tied to the junta’s sham referendum, remains one of Greece’s darkest railway disasters

Born amid Greece’s War of Independence, the postal service began in 1828 under Governor Ioannis Kapodistrias. From couriers on horseback to the first Athens post office, the story of the Hellenic Post reveals how a nation built communication alongside its statehood

Premiering on September 22, 1994, Friends became a global phenomenon that redefined sitcoms, shaped pop culture, and created an enduring legacy. From its iconic Central Perk couch to its emotional finale, here’s how six New Yorkers captured the world’s heart