In the new series of radio documentaries of SKAI 100.3. we will hear about the personalities of ’21. Lord Byron, in whom the current of Philhellenism is personified, the Heroes of the War of Independence, the politicians who inspired the establishment of the newest state of the Greeks and the fate of the orphaned children of the Revolution of 1821 are recounted by Natasa Kastritis, Thanasis Christou, Aristidi Hadzi , Dimitra Koukiou and Iakovos Michaelides in the narrative of European history.

Who were the children of the Revolution whose destiny wrote a unique story across the Atlantic? In the show of Sunday, November 24, Aris Portosalte discusses with Iakovos Michaelidis, professor of Modern and Modern History at the Department of History and Archeology of AUTH, about the incredible journey of the orphans of the Greek Revolution. From the burnt villages and battlefields of 1821, to the United States, where they received an excellent education and became pioneers in various fields. A story that connects the sacrifice of the Struggle with the timeless influence of Greece throughout the world.

You can listen to the show in detail below

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Don’t miss on Sunday 1 December at 9 am a new chapter in the history of the 19th century on SKAI 100.3.

To find the entire archive of the shows click here