The Greek Borders

Season 1

9 episodes · May 7, 2019

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  • S1E1

    The Founding of Greece (1821-1832)

    May 7, 2019

    How did we build our national identity and manage to found an independent Greek state? From the decline of the Ottoman Empire to the decisive involvement of the Great Forces, watch the 'birth' of modern Greece.

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  • S1E2

    The Ionian Islands (1864)

    May 14, 2019

    Venetian, French and British rulers passed from the Ionian Islands; but never Ottoman ones. This is why their socio-economic development has been a lot different than that of the rest of the country. Discover their unique history!

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  • S1E3

    Thessaly (1881)

    May 21, 2019

    Neighboring to the Greek state, Thessaly was a constant 'headache' for the Sultan, who meted out cruel punishments to the locals each time they rose against him. Discover the adventurous history of its unification to Greece!

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  • S1E4

    Epirus (1913)

    May 28, 2019

    Once the territorial dispute over Epirus emerged, the common heritage of Greeks and Albanians was forgotten. And so, in the early 20th century, under the pressure of the Great Forces, Greece was forced to cede Northern Epirus.

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  • S1E5

    Crete (1913)

    Jun 4, 2019

    From the Frankish rule period to the Ottoman one, follow Crete’s long and bloody course towards its unification with Greece, and discover the role of the Great Forces as well as the conflicts between Christians and Muslims.

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  • S1E6

    Macedonia (1913)

    Jun 11, 2019

    Extremely important from a geopolitical point of view and claimed by all neighboring Balkan nations, Macedonia’s annexation was a major priority for Greece. Watch how the Greek state finally won its biggest part.

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  • S1E7

    North-Eastern Aegean Islands

    Jun 18, 2019

    Following Greece’s involvement in the 1st Balkan War and a great diplomatic battle given by Venizelos, the islands of North-Eastern Aegean became part of the Greek state in 1923. Discover the chronicle of their incorporation.

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  • S1E8

    Western Thrace

    Jun 25, 2019

    The Greek struggle to claim Western Thrace began at the same time with the one for Macedonia. However, the area was initially granted to the Bulgarians and became part of the Greek state in 1923. What happened in the meantime?

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  • S1E9

    The Dodecanese

    Jul 2, 2019

    After a long period of Frankish rule, the Dodecanese passed into Ottoman hands and then into Italian ones. It was only in 1947, after Italy’s defeat in the Second World War, that the islands became part of the Greek state.

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