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The Birth of a Nation-State

The Birth of a Nation-State

2020•50m•Documentary
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Working for their master’s dissertation, two history students investigate life in Ottoman Greece. A docudrama series that presents the course of Hellenism over the four centuries of Ottoman rule.

Yorgos Gkikapeppas · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime50m
LanguageEL
First Air DateDec 24, 2020

Episodes

E150m

Towards the Fall of Constantinople

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.

Dec 24, 2020

E250m

Sacred War

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.

Dec 31, 2020

E350m

Administration and Economy in Ottoman Greece

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.

Jan 7, 2021

E450m

Education and the Role of the Church

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.

Jan 14, 2021

E550m

Language and Culture

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.

Jan 21, 2021

E650m

Everyday Life in Ottoman Greece

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.

Jan 28, 2021

E750m

Pre-Revolutionary Movements

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.

Feb 4, 2021

E850m

Intellectuals’ Struggle & the Greek Diaspora

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.

Feb 11, 2021

E950m

The Way to Revolution

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.

Feb 18, 2021

E1050m

The Greek Revolution (Part 1)

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.

Feb 25, 2021

E1150m

The Greek Revolution (Part 2)

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.

Mar 4, 2021

E1250m

Sea and Revolution

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.

Mar 11, 2021

E1350m

Free Greece and Kapodistias

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.

Mar 18, 2021

E1450m

From Kapodistrias’ Murder to King Otto

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.

Mar 25, 2021

Actors

Dimitra Matsantoni

Σοφία - Ιστορικός ερευνητής

Alexandros Hrysanthopoulos

Alexandros Hrysanthopoulos

Ορέστης - Ιστορικός ερευνητής

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