The Greek Borders

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.