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Requesting a Reference Letter
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Every semester, I receive multiple requests for reference letters. If you’re considering reaching out to me for one, please take a moment to read this.
An upcoming lecture and some personal updates
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After successfully defending my Ph.D. thesis, I took some time to reconnect with my initial research interests, particularly military history. This period of reflection was invaluable as I navigated my next career steps and rekindled my passion for the field. I’m thrilled to share that this journey has been rewarding—three of my recent articles have been accepted in high-ranking journals, and my latest book is set to be published in the coming months. In addition, I’m honored to be giving a virtual lecture for the RAF Museum this June. My talk will explore the battle for Maleme Airfield in 1941, drawing from two years of extensive archival research. A huge thank you to the organizers for this opportunity! If you’re interested, you can find more details here: https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/whats-going-on/events/virtual-lecture-the-raf-and-the-battle-of-crete-1941-strategy-tactics-and-the-fight-for-maleme-aerodrome.
Edward Hallett Carr
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Edward Hallett Carr is widely regarded as one of the most influential historians of the Cold War era. Rooted in the liberal intellectual tradition he absorbed as a student in the immediate post-Victorian years, Carr’s work is characterized by its optimism and unwavering faith in the theory of progress, themes he systematically articulated in his lectures. His opposition to the prevailing academic norms of his time, which discouraged engagement with Soviet history, positioned him among a pioneering cohort of historians who championed the scientific rigor of historical inquiry despite potential career risks. This boldness inspired subsequent scholars, including Professor John Plumb, to develop innovative perspectives on history and its methodologies.
The Monument to the Unknown Soldier. Α symbol of heroism in Athens
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The custom of burial is an integral element of Greek culture. In fact, the public rendering of honor to those who fell defending the integrity and ideals of their homeland was considered a state’s duty since ancient times. During the modern era, several states developed the practice of creating a symbolic grave for the “unknown soldiers”, the nameless dead warriors whose identity could not be identified.
The beginning of the Greek Revolution in Hydra, Spetses, and Psara
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Hydra, Spetses, and Psara islands were developed as commercial centers in the 18th century. After the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca, several ships of these islands took advantage of the right to sail under the Russian flag. During the Napoleonic Wars, several sailors became rich, trading grain in British-blockaded Europe. This prompted them to equip themselves and become skilled warriors to face potential pirate raids.
Attention! The Athens Radio Station will not be Greek after a while
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Kostas Stavropoulos was born in Egypt and was the son of a wealthy Greek family. In 1939, he was hired by Hellenic Radio, taking the lead in the relevant competition to fill the position. According to his contemporaries, he was a charismatic announcer who enchanted listeners with his voice. His work was hard and involved presenting the evening news, the speeches of important people of the time, and several shows.
Daskalogiannis’ revolt (1770-1771)
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Before the Greek Revolution of 1821, dozens of small and large revolts occurred in Ottoman-occupied Greece. One of the most important of these had as its leader Ioannis Vlachos or Daskalogiannis and centered on Sfakia, Crete.
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talks
Book presentation: Μαχόμενοι στη Δυτική Στερεά [Fighting in Western Greece]
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You can watch the presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUuO3nNOgyU&ab_channel=ManolisPeponas.
Invited lecture: The 24th Division Pinerolo. Organization, military operations, and war crimes
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You can watch the lecture here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-vzlQF03J0&ab_channel=%CE%91%CE%BD%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%B4%CE%B7%CE%BC%CE%B1%CF%81%CF%87%CE%AF%CE%B1%CE%A0%CE%BF%CE%BB%CE%B9%CF%84%CE%B9%CF%83%CE%BC%CE%BF%CF%8D%CE%94%CE%AE%CE%BC%CE%BF%CF%85%CE%9B%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%B9%CF%83%CE%B1%CE%AF%CF%89%CE%BD.
Selected publications
Here you can find some of my publications and read them for free. If this page doesn’t include the paper you are looking for, don’t hesitate to contact me; I will send you a copy if available.
teaching
Teaching experience 1
Undergraduate course, University 1, Department, 2014
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Teaching experience 2
Workshop, University 1, Department, 2015
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thoughts
A question
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Is the lack of aesthetics one of the most dangerous traps in our society, or does the question reflect a sense of traditionalism?