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Thessaly (1881)
The Greek Borders - S1 - E3
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!
The Greek Borders: Season 1 - 9 Episode s
1x1 - 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.
1x2 - 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!
1x3 - 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!
1x4 - 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.
1x5 - Crete (1913)
June 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.
1x6 - Macedonia (1913)
June 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.
1x7 - North-Eastern Aegean Islands
June 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.
1x8 - Western Thrace
June 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?
1x9 - The Dodecanese
July 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.