In the new series of radio documentaries of SKAI 100.3. we will hear about the personalities of ’21. Lord Byron, who personifies the trend of philhellenism, the Heroes of the War of Independence and the politicians who inspired the establishment of the newest state of the Greeks are recounted by Natasa Kastritis, Thanasis Christou and Aristides Hatzis, in the narrative of European history.

In the broadcast of Sunday, October 13, in the first part of the historical documentary, Aris Portosalte’s guest was the art historian Natasha Kastritis, who analyzes the role of Lord Byron in the Greek Revolution. Although famous for his romantic poetry in Europe, in Greece he became a symbol of philhellenism.

Byron arrived in Greece not only as a poet, but also with specific political goals, being closely associated with Alexander Mavrokordatus. He offered significant financial aid to the struggle, strengthened the military organization and tried to unite the revolutionaries. His premature death in Messolonghi in 1824 shocked Europe and strengthened the Philhellenic movement, making him a legend of the Revolution and giving a new wave of support to the Greek struggle.

Don’t miss the second part of SKAI 100.3’s historical radio documentary on Sunday 20 October at 9am.

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