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CLOSEThe research projects of the Section of Neohellenic Research (SNR) focus on the political, social, economic, and cultural history of Modern Hellenism (15th-21st centuries) within the broader Balkan, European, and Mediterranean context. The diverse programs of the SNR reflect the established tradition of its researchers, but also attempt new approaches with new methodological tools. Since 2025, they have been integrated into five broad scientific clusters, which cover the entire spectrum of contemporary historical research and serve as common points of reference for both the Institute as a whole and the TNE.
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Ottoman/Post-Byzantine/Neohellenic? The arts of the Greeks after Byzantium
The discussion (in English) will feature Anna Ballian (Benaki Museum) and Anastasia Drandaki (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens & Benaki Museum), moderated by Elias Kolovos (National Hellenic Research Foundation).
May 05, 2026
20:00
Demos Center, ACG
In this podcast, Christos Chrysanthopoulos, Special Scientific Member of the Institute of Historical Research, talks about the life and work of Theo Angelopoulos.
What is New Greek Cinema? What was the impact of Theo Angelopoulos for the Greek and World cinema? What was Angelopoulos’ relation with post-war Greek history and society? What were Angelopoulos’ work themes? What happened in Florina in 1990 during the filming of Τhe Suspended Step of the Stork? How important is the archive of Theo Angelopoulos for the study of his work?
In this podcast, Dimitris Dimitropoulos, Director of Research in the Institute of Historical Research, talks about writing the history of 1821, on the occasion of the anniversary of 200 years from the Greek war of Independence. How do we write the history of the Revolution of 1821? What was the impact the Greek War of Independence on the lives of the inhabitants of the southern Greek peninsula? Who contributed to the formation of the newly formed Greek state in terms of government personnel? What can we say about the role of women?
In this podcast, Kostas Tampakis, Senior Researcher in the Institute of Historical Research, talks about the relationship between the development of Natural Sciences and the historical context of the Cold War. How and why did the science of seismology and oceanography develop? Why did the Americans send men to the Moon? Why did Gagarin say “I went to space but I did not see God”? How is the teaching of Physics at schools in Greece related to NATO choices? Why was the Research Institute Demokritos founded in Greece? Is GPS part of a Cold War policy?
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Ottoman/Post-Byzantine/Neohellenic? The arts of the Greeks after Byzantium
The discussion (in English) will feature Anna Ballian (Benaki Museum) and Anastasia Drandaki (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens & Benaki Museum), moderated by Elias Kolovos (National Hellenic Research Foundation).
20:00
Demos Center, ACG
Ottoman/Post-Byzantine/Neohellenic? The arts of the Greeks after Byzantium
The discussion (in English) will feature Anna Ballian (Benaki Museum) and Anastasia Drandaki (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens & Benaki Museum), moderated by Elias Kolovos (National Hellenic Research Foundation).
20:00
Demos Center, ACG
Muhabbet is an initiative aiming at bringing together scholars, students, and people interested in the shared social history and cultural heritage of the East Mediterranean. We wish to hold discussions about our common legacies in an informal and friendly environment, like that of the coffeehouses, which originated in the Ottoman East Mediterranean, where people used to come together to develop amicable conversations called muhabbet.
The initiative is endorsed by the Demos Center, the Institute of Hellenic Culture and Liberal Arts, ACG; the Gennadius Library of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens and the Institute of Historical Research of the National Hellenic Research Foundation.
Muhabbet is an initiative aiming at bringing together scholars, students, and people interested in the shared social history and cultural heritage of the East Mediterranean. We wish to hold discussions about our common legacies in an informal and friendly environment, like that of the coffeehouses, which originated in the Ottoman East Mediterranean, where people used to come together to develop amicable conversations called muhabbet.
The initiative is endorsed by the Demos Center, the Institute of Hellenic Culture and Liberal Arts, ACG; the Gennadius Library of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens and the Institute of Historical Research of the National Hellenic Research Foundation.
Recent publications
Peloponnesian Senate: A political institution of the Greek Revolution
Conference Proceedings, Tripoli and Stadio Tegeas, 6-8 November 2020
Edited by: Dimitris Dimitropoulos, Vassilis Panayotopoulos, Maria Christina Chatziioannou
Nationalist Movements and Philhellenism
Proceedings of the International Conference, 4-6 February 2021
Edited by: Sophia Matthaiou, Alexandra Sfoini, Maria Christina Chatziioannou
The economy in the years of the Revolution
Proceedings of International Conference, 1-2 October 2021
Edited by: Dimitris Dimitropoulos, Maria Christina Chatziioannou
Edited by: Georgios Kardaras, Maria Kalinowska, Alexandra Sfoini, Magdalena Kowalska
100 χρόνια Ελληνικό Ινστιτούτο Παστέρ 1920-2020
Ένας αιώνας προσφοράς στη Δημόσια Υγεία και τη Βιοϊατρική Έρευνα
Ανδρέας Βούρτσης, Ελένη Έρση Μπάκου, Δρ. Ευθύμιος Νικολαΐδης
Ηλίας Β. Καρκάνης