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• 1821

  Public Facebook group dealing with the Greek Revolution through historical figures and events that have occupied historians and public opinion. The page includes images of historical figures as well as paintings of historical events from 1821. The group strives to publish aspects of 1821 that it considers important to understanding that particular past in the present.

• Mani 1821 - 2021

  Public Facebook group with reference to Mani and the bicentenary of the Greek Revolution. The posts are about historical figures, historical events and unseen aspects of the Greek Revolution in the area of Mani. In addition, users post period images from Mani and reports from travellers in the area. The posts also concern today, since there is also a reference to the inclusion of the Maniot uniform in the clothing of the Evzone presidential guard.

• 1821: The Greek Revolution in Ioannina

  Public group dealing with the Greek Revolution in the area of Ioannina. Users post on a variety of topics, such as clothing, weapons, political and military organisation, Ali Pasha's activity, as well as references to bicentennial events in the area of Ioannina.

• 1821 The preparation, the proclamation, the struggles until liberation

  Private Facebook group that addresses topics of concern to users regarding the preparation for the start of the Greek Revolution, the declaration of the struggle and how the country was led to liberation. The group presents historical elements that trace the course of the revolution that have to do with political and military organisation.

• 1821-2021: 200 years

  A public Facebook group that refers to issues mainly of contemporary politics but which also references issues related to the 1821 Revolution. Group members also post issues related to religion and how it is involved with the tevolution, as well as updates on saints' feast days. The group points out issues that are considered notable for the revolution.

• 1821-2021 - National Remembrance, National Anniversaries - celebrations and events, Cyprus

  Private Facebook group with about 500 members, who publish about the commemorations for 1821 and the for the Greek revolution in Cyprus. The purpose of the group is to highlight the national memory and the association between Greece and Cyprus. Religion is seen as an integral part of national identity and is something that is often mentioned in posts and comments.

• 200 years after 1821-Freemen

  Public facebook group dealing with the Greek Revolution. Users are free to post and comment on topics related to historical figures and events related to 1821.

• Wargaming the Greek War of Independence 1821-1830

  Private Facebook group that deals with the representations of 1821 in art and speech. The private group publishes various kinds of representations for 1821, such as board games, miniatures, etc., in order for users to discuss their reliability or search for new representations circulating for 1821.

• Greece 3d century

  Private Facebook group that deals with the bicentenary of the Greek Revolution. The group changes content depending on the topic discussed in the public sphere (for example, death of Mikis Theodorakis, war in Ukraine).

• Immortal 1821

  Private Facebook group that presents important moments from 1821 to imprint in the memory of users key points of reference of the historical event and the people involved.

• The real 1821

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• Brave Kolokotronis

  A public Facebook group that seeks to inform users about the historical personality of Theodoros Kolokotronis and commemorative events focused on him during the bicentenary of the Greek Revolution. Users can comment on the content posted within the group. The commentary also shows a negative attitude towards researchers who express a criticism of the personality of Kolokotronis.

• Heroes and events of Greek Revolution

  A public group on Facebook that seeks to promote heroes and historical events related to the Greek Revolution in order for the younger generations to learn from the content of the page, as well as the older ones to remember again. Users can comment or post related content.

• 1821: "From the bones of the Greeks the sanctuaries ..."

  A public group on Facebook that records, as the page mentions, unknown aspects of history and specifically of the Greek Revolution. The posts come mainly from other websites and users can comment on the content that is posted. There is particular interest in posting new books or paintings concerning 1821.

• History of 1821

  A public group on Facebook that posts content about the Greek Revolution, such as lectures, events, book releases or posts on other websites. Users can comment or express their thoughts on the content posted on the page.

• Reactions to a post by Giannis Konstantatos, Mayor of Elliniko-Argyroupoli, 01/03/2021, 21:06

  The post concerns the mayor’s statement on the destruction of Evritos’ graffiti on a wall of the municipality of Argyroupoli-Elliniko, in which the perpetrators are called a “miserable minority”, “nihilists” and “democrats” and are compared to Ottoman destroyers of Christian temples. Gives a reassurance that the damage will be restored. The comments are largely positive, though negative reactions are detected as well.

• Reactions to the post by newsbomb.gr, 2/3/2021, 02:40

  The post shares an article on the “defilement” of Evritos’ work in the municipality of Argyroupoli-Elliniko and cites the mayor’s statement. It receives a mixed-to-positive response.

• Reactions to a post by ELgr, 2/03/2021, 11:30

  The comments below the post, which shares an article about the destruction of Evritos’ work in the municipality of Argyroupoli-Elliniko, which is described as a “defilement” and is attributed to “anti-Greeks”, “ethno-nihilists” and “known unknowns”, while the mayor’s statement is also cited, are supportive.

• Reactions to a post by Mea Culpa, 15/02/2021, 20:15

  In the comments below the post, leftists are considered to be responsible for the destruction of Evritos’ work, and the harsh punishment of those responsible is demanded.

• Reactions to a post by To Koulouri, 19/03/2021, 20:50

  The post that shares a fake, satirical newspaper headline, which connects the supplement BHMAgazino’s unpublished cover to the “Noor 1” scandal, since both are in the ownership of the Marinakis Group, receives positive reactions.

• Reactions to a post by Kouti tis Pandoras-HotDoc, 18/03/2021, 17:22

  The post reproduces an article about the ΒΗΜΑgazino supplement’s anniversary cover with a humorous tone and citations with reactions from Twitter. The comments agree and expand upon the article.

• Reactions to a post by Documento, 18/03/2021, 20:40

  The post shares an article on the statement by MP Pavlos Polakis, who considers the BHMAgazino supplement’s cover to be degrading of the struggle for independence and of journalism. The post receives positive but also irrelevant comments.

• Reactions to a post by Efimerida ton Syntakton, 18/03/2021, 18:31

  The post republishes an article that takes a sarcastic view of the bicentenary cover of the BHMagazino newspaper supplement and the online reaction to it. The post receives entirely consistent comments.

• Reactions to a post by HuffPost Greece, 4/3/2021, 12:28

  The post shares an opinion piece on the polarized conversation surrounding Evritos (considered to belong to the far-right) and his work (considered to be in poor taste) as well as the promotion of ahistorical views – especially from mayor Giannis Konstantatos. The post receives largely negative comments, often completely irrelevant to its content.

• Reactions to a post by The Press Project, 21/3/2021, 12:18

  The post shares an article about an instance of violence following the destruction of Evritos’ work in the municipality of Argyroupoli-Elliniko – a work that the article condemns – in which two members of a local far-right organization pretending to be policemen and guarding the graffiti assaulted two minors. The post receives generally positive comments.