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“Odysseus and Nausicaa” (Odysseus und Nausikaa)

Oil painting by the German painter Carl Fielgraf (1804–1865) from the collections of the Philhellenism Museum. In light of the recent discourse surrounding Christopher Nolan’s new film "The Odyssey", and specifically the…

The Philhellenes at the Battle of the Mills, June 13th, 1825

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The Battle of the Mills was crucial for the survival of the Greek War of Independence. It halted Ibrahim Pasha's forces for the first time, saved Nafplιο, which relied on the Mills for its water supply, and boosted both Greek…

A Harvard University workshop in collaboration with the Philhellenism Museum

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The Philhellenism Museum in collaboration with the Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece are organizing the workshop titled "The Reception of the Philhellenic Movement from 1821 until the End of the 19th Century by the…

Itea 28 & 29 September 2024: SHP participates in the commemoration of the anniversary of the naval battle of Agali

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The SHP and the Philhellenism Museum, participate in the commemoration of the anniversary of the naval battle of Agali. The Philhellenism Museum will exhibit on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 & 29, 2024, the…

The Robert-Fabvier column took again its place on the Acropolis

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The SHP and the Philhellenism Museum thank and congratulate the Ephorate of Antiquities of the City of Athens, for satisfying a permanent request of the citizens of Athens. In 1826 a group of Greeks and Philhellenes,…

Workshop of the Philhellenism Museum & the Harvard Center for Hellenic Studies of Greece

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The Philhellenism Museum, in collaboration with the Center for Hellenic Studies of Greece at Harvard, are organizing a workshop on the theme: "Art and Philhellenism. Lord Byron and the philhellenic visual culture of the…

“Heraclitus and the Mystery of Cayster River” – Book presentation at the Philhellenism Museum

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Dr. Niki Kalogiratou presents her children's book "Heraclitus and the Mystery of Cayster River" at the Philhellenism Museum, a work that has attracted the interest of both young readers and adults who love ancient Greek…

The USS CONSTITUTION frigate in the Aegean (1824-1828)

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Christos S. Bartsocas Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics University of Athens Introduction Among the numerous historical sites of Boston, the Greek visitor must definitely visit the frigate USS CONSTITUTION,…

Les libéraux portugais en action-Révolution hellénique et mouvement libéral au 19ème siècle.

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Le philhellène portugais António Figueira de Almeida (collection SHP) Article de Maria Manuela Tavares Ribeiro, Professeure titulaire émérite de la Faculté des Lettres de l’Université de Coimbra. Chercheure au Centre d’Etudes Interdisciplinaires…

Ossian and the Fight Against Tyranny: The Anatolian Confederation, Russian Decembrists, The Sacred Band, and The Democratic Eastern Federation

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Kathleen Ann O’Donnell presents the links of the secular work of The Poems of Ossian by James Macpherson and its promotion by Thomas Moore’s ‘Imitation of Ossian’ and ‘Irish Melodies’ together with an adaptation of …

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A painting by the Italian Philhellene Giuseppe Lorenzo Gatteri (1829–1884) from the collections of the Philhellenism Museum. In this rare artwork, the distinguished history theme painter Gatteri depicts Marcantonio Bragadin (1523–1571), the heroic defender of Famagusta during the Ottoman siege (1570–71), refusing to surrender the city to them. The female figure on the right side […]
“Odysseus and Nausicaa” (Odysseus und Nausikaa)19 July 2026 - 7:42 pm
Oil painting by the German painter Carl Fielgraf (1804–1865) from the collections of the Philhellenism Museum. In light of the recent discourse surrounding Christopher Nolan’s new film “The Odyssey”, and specifically the discussion regarding the female emancipation in Homer’s work, we present this painting to highlight that the figure of Nausicaa represents a progressive […]

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“Odysseus and Nausicaa” (Odysseus und Nausikaa)

The Philhellenes at the Battle of the Mills, June 13th, 1825

A Harvard University workshop in collaboration with the Philhellenism Museum

Itea 28 & 29 September 2024: SHP participates in the commemoration of the anniversary of the naval battle of Agali

The Robert-Fabvier column took again its place on the Acropolis

Workshop of the Philhellenism Museum & the Harvard Center for Hellenic Studies of Greece

“Heraclitus and the Mystery of Cayster River” – Book presentation at the Philhellenism Museum

The USS CONSTITUTION frigate in the Aegean (1824-1828)

Les libéraux portugais en action-Révolution hellénique et mouvement libéral au 19ème siècle.

Ossian and the Fight Against Tyranny: The Anatolian Confederation, Russian Decembrists, The Sacred Band, and The Democratic Eastern Federation

The naval battle of Agali (Itea) – September 17, 1827

An early sketch of the flag of the Greek Revolution by an American Philhellene

Colonel Fabvier’s letter to Eynard – From Hydra to Geneva in 1826

Capodistrias’ worries in two letters to Eynard

Philhellenism, past and present