Couples That Made History
Discover the lives of nine memorable couples, whose relationships were directly, indirectly or unexpectedly involved in Greek history. Along with their romances, the era that 'fueled' them revives, too.
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Ep 1Georgios Papandreou and Kyveli
Two fiery personalities, politician Georgios Papandreou and the 'queen' of Greek theater Kyveli met in Chios in 1919. Their forbidden relationship was meant to shatter their previous lives, and ultimately their love as well.
Ep 2Nikos Belogiannis and Elli Pappa
The love of Nikos Belogiannis and Elli Pappa bloomed in the cruelest period of Greek history, right after the Civil War, and went against every rule. But, six months later both would be arrested and court-martialed.
Ep 3King Paul and Frederica
He was calm and sweet. She was a bold tomboy. But, the love between King Paul and Frederica was instant. Frederica’s fiery temperament, however, caused a great deal of political problems.
Ep 4Eleftherios Venizelos and Elena Skylitsi
The marriage of Eleftherios Venizelos, the most charismatic Greek politician of the 20th century, with the rich Greek-Londoner Elena Skylitsi was a marriage of national interest. How did it work for both them and the country?
Ion Dragoumis, Pinelopi Delta, Marika Kotopouli
Penelope Delta was revolutionary Ion Dragoumis’ first great love. But when legendary actress Marika Kotopouli entered his life, things changed and a huge rivalry for his love was born between the two women.
Ep 6Charilaos and Sofia Trikoupi
A story about the ultimate sibling love, with protagonists Prime Minister Charilaos Trikoupis, the man who modernized Greece, and his younger sister, Sofia. Their relationship remained unbreakable till the end and changed Greece.
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