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S1 · E1 · 2020년 12월 24일

Towards the Fall of Constantinople 1화

1071. In Manzikert, part of modern Turkey, a new Muslim dynasty, the Seljuks, manages to dominate in a battle against the Byzantines - a historical event that marks the beginning of the end for the Byzantine Empire.

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S1 · E2 · 2020년 12월 31일

Sacred War 2화

Following a 53-day siege, Constantinople falls into the hands of the Ottomans on March 29, 1453. With the capital of the Byzantine Empire now taken, it’s only a matter of time before Greece is also conquered.

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S1 · E3 · 2021년 1월 7일

Administration and Economy in Ottoman Greece 3화

In order to fill up the empire’s treasure chests after conquering new territories, Ottomans imposed heavy taxes to their non-Muslim subjects. In Greece, tax collection was as ruthless as it could be.

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S1 · E4 · 2021년 1월 14일

Education and the Role of the Church 4화

Under the Ottoman rule, a long period of intellectual darkness began in Greece. With almost all educated people and scientists having fled to Europe, the difficult work of the preservation of Greek letters fell on the Church.

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S1 · E5 · 2021년 1월 21일

Language and Culture 5화

With intellectuals away from Greece, Church took on the role of the watchful guardian of the Greek language. But equally important for the spreading of Greek language and culture were folk poetry and songs.

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S1 · E6 · 2021년 1월 28일

Everyday Life in Ottoman Greece 6화

Before the Revolution of 1821, Greece’s population was a mosaic of people of different religions. Amid the extremely difficult life conditions and numerous restrictions, Greeks tried to preserve their traditional way of life.

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S1 · E7 · 2021년 2월 4일

Pre-Revolutionary Movements 7화

Since the fall of Constantinople, Greeks staged 123 smaller or bigger revolutions, which were usually instigated by the great European powers. All of them were drowned in blood, but they paved the way for the 1821 Revolution.

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S1 · E8 · 2021년 2월 11일

Intellectuals’ Struggle & the Greek Diaspora 8화

With their modern ideas and activities, Greek intellectuals and expatriates prepared the ground for the burst of the Revolution in 1821. Two of the most emblematic figures were Adamantios Korais and Rigas Velestinlis.

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S1 · E9 · 2021년 2월 18일

The Way to Revolution 9화

Beside Greek intellectuals, crucial role to the preparation of the Revolution played the numerous secret organizations, with Filiki Eteria being the most prominent, as well as certain areas of Greece, like Mani and Souli.

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S1 · E10 · 2021년 2월 25일

The Greek Revolution (Part 1) 10화

On February 24, 1821, Alexandros Ipsilantis, who has taken on the leadership of Filiki Eteria after Kapodistrias’ refusal, declares the beginning of the revolution in Iasi. But the heart of the Struggle beats in the Peloponnese.

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S1 · E11 · 2021년 3월 4일

The Greek Revolution (Part 2) 11화

Conflicts over power and the management of British loans gave rise to civil wars between rebelled Greeks. Finally, the victories of Kolokotronis and Karaiskakis as well as the tragedy in Missolonghi reignited the Struggle.

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S1 · E12 · 2021년 3월 11일

Sea and Revolution 12화

The fact that the Revolution of 1821 was the only one to have employed the navy was the key to its success. Hydra, Spetses and Psara led the war at sea and their famous fire ships stroke some heavy blows to the Ottoman fleet.

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S1 · E13 · 2021년 3월 18일

Free Greece and Kapodistias 13화

In a very short time period, Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece, managed to create a state from scratch. But, his conflict with the Opposition and the traditional social ranks made his position precarious.

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S1 · E14 · 2021년 3월 25일

From Kapodistrias’ Murder to King Otto 14화

The period of anarchy that followed Kapodistrias’ murder destroyed almost everything he had created. To fill his gap, the Great Powers chose 17-year-old prince Otto to become the first ruler of the newly-found Greek state.

The Birth of a Nation-State

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