Nikos Anastasopoulos, Professor of Modern Greek History at the University of Ioannina and author, among other works, of the historical book “From the Massacre of Chios to the Exodus of Messolonghi: Military Failures and Their Consequences” (Metaichmio Publications), speaks with Stavroula Karali on the program “Remarkable Personalities” about the major battles of the Greek War of Independence, as well as the painful defeats, sacrifices and far-reaching consequences that marked the struggle for freedom.
The radio program of Voice of Greece continues its series of tributes to the Greek Revolution of 1821 with the second part of a discussion focusing on the Aegean, where the sea became both a field of glory and a place of tragedy. At the center are events that shook not only the Greek world but also European public opinion: the Massacre of Chios, the Destruction of Kasos, and the Destruction of Psara—three of the most dramatic episodes of the struggle, which left deep and lasting marks on the memory of the Greek people.
The historian also refers to the rise of the Philhellenic movement, as these events profoundly shocked Europe and strengthened support for the Greek cause. The tragedy of Chios was captured with striking power in the painting “The Massacre at Chios” by the French painter Eugène Delacroix, a work that helped awaken European public opinion and rally international support for the Greek struggle.
Through the guest historian’s analysis, the program seeks to illuminate a period when the Revolution was severely tested, yet sacrifice and resistance kept the hope of freedom alive.
Production – presentation – journalistic research: Stavroula Karali
Sound engineering: Panagiotis Stoupis