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S1 · E1 · Dec 24, 2020

Towards the Fall of Constantinople Episode 1

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.

50 min

S1 · E2 · Dec 31, 2020

Sacred War Episode 2

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.

50 min

S1 · E3 · Jan 7, 2021

Administration and Economy in Ottoman Greece Episode 3

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 · Jan 14, 2021

Education and the Role of the Church Episode 4

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.

50 min

S1 · E5 · Jan 21, 2021

Language and Culture Episode 5

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.

50 min

S1 · E6 · Jan 28, 2021

Everyday Life in Ottoman Greece Episode 6

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.

50 min

S1 · E7 · Feb 4, 2021

Pre-Revolutionary Movements Episode 7

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.

50 min

S1 · E8 · Feb 11, 2021

Intellectuals’ Struggle & the Greek Diaspora Episode 8

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.

50 min

S1 · E9 · Feb 18, 2021

The Way to Revolution Episode 9

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.

50 min

S1 · E10 · Feb 25, 2021

The Greek Revolution (Part 1) Episode 10

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.

50 min

S1 · E11 · Mar 4, 2021

The Greek Revolution (Part 2) Episode 11

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.

50 min

S1 · E12 · Mar 11, 2021

Sea and Revolution Episode 12

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.

50 min

S1 · E13 · Mar 18, 2021

Free Greece and Kapodistias Episode 13

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.

50 min

S1 · E14 · Mar 25, 2021

From Kapodistrias’ Murder to King Otto Episode 14

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

Season 1

Towards the Fall of Constantinople Episode 1

Sacred War Episode 2

Administration and Economy in Ottoman Greece Episode 3

Education and the Role of the Church Episode 4

Language and Culture Episode 5

Everyday Life in Ottoman Greece Episode 6

Pre-Revolutionary Movements Episode 7

Intellectuals’ Struggle & the Greek Diaspora Episode 8

The Way to Revolution Episode 9

The Greek Revolution (Part 1) Episode 10

The Greek Revolution (Part 2) Episode 11

Sea and Revolution Episode 12

Free Greece and Kapodistias Episode 13

From Kapodistrias’ Murder to King Otto Episode 14

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The Birth of a Nation-State

Season 1

Towards the Fall of Constantinople Episode 1

Sacred War Episode 2

Administration and Economy in Ottoman Greece Episode 3

Education and the Role of the Church Episode 4

Language and Culture Episode 5

Everyday Life in Ottoman Greece Episode 6

Pre-Revolutionary Movements Episode 7

Intellectuals’ Struggle & the Greek Diaspora Episode 8

The Way to Revolution Episode 9

The Greek Revolution (Part 1) Episode 10

The Greek Revolution (Part 2) Episode 11

Sea and Revolution Episode 12

Free Greece and Kapodistias Episode 13

From Kapodistrias’ Murder to King Otto Episode 14

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