Moments in History

Battles, revolutions, and the modern Olympics.

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Greek War of Independence

The Greek War of Independence (1821–1829) freed Greece from Ottoman rule and founded the modern Greek state.

Battle of Marathon

The Battle of Marathon (490 BC) was a decisive Greek victory in the first Persian invasion of Greece.

1896 Summer Olympics

The 1896 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad, and commonly known as Athens 1896, were the first international Olympic Games held in modern history. Organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which had been created by French aristocrat Pierre de Coubertin, the event was held in Athens, Greece, from 6 to 15 April 1896.

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