Peter

the contrast is insane

He snatched a British child on her way to school and orally r*ped her. Listen to her cries when the woman rescues her. THIS IS HORRIFIC.

Victory or Death: the flame started from the cradle of Hellenism, the Péloponnèse. Sparta was still alive. The Maniots (people of the Mani Peninsula in the southern Peloponnese) were the true spark of the revolution and among its fiercest fighters. The Mani region’s rugged, mountainous terrain and its inhabitants’ long tradition of autonomy meant they had never been fully conquered by the Ottomans—unlike the rest of Greece. They maintained a semi-independent warrior society, often compared to their ancient Spartan ancestors, with a culture of feuds, bravery, and resistance. 17 March 1821: Maniot leaders gathered in Areopoli and openly declared war on the Sultan—the first formal act of the revolution anywhere in Greece. Led by Petros “Petrobey” Mavromichalis (the elected chieftain of Mani), they raised the revolutionary banner and swore the oath “Victory or Death”, loyal to their Spartan ancestors. Throughout the war, Maniots formed the backbone of Peloponnesian forces. They fought alongside Kolokotronis, Nikitaras, and Papaflessas, defended Mani itself against Ibrahim Pasha’s 1826 invasion (winning key battles at Vergas and Polytsaravo), and used their boats to harass Ottoman supply lines. Their reputation for ferocity and refusal to surrender made Mani an impregnable revolutionary stronghold and a safe base for operations. The Maniot flag (used from 17 March 1821 onward) is distinct from the later national Greek flags. It is a white field with a large blue Greek (Orthodox) cross in the center. Arched above the cross in bold blue (or sometimes gold) letters is the motto: “NIKH H ΘΑΝΑΤΟΣ” (Niki i Thanatos – “Victory or Death”). Below the cross often appears the ancient Spartan phrase “TAN H EPI TAS” (“With your shield or on it”), a reference to the Spartan mothers’ command to their sons: return victorious with your shield or be carried home dead upon it. This flag was raised by Petrobey Mavromichalis in Areopoli and became the symbol of Mani’s contribution. Note the wording: most other Greek revolutionaries used “Eleftheria i Thanatos” (“Freedom or Death”). The Maniots chose “Victory or Death” because they already considered themselves free—Ottoman troops had never occupied their land. The flag is still flown proudly in Mani today during commemorations. This is the flag I raise at my home every year.

This 1,000-year-old olive tree in Türkiye is still bearing fruit.

i can’t explain it, but THIS is my problem with all these remakes.

First look at Paapa Essiedu as Snape in the 'Harry Potter' series

Happy Independence Day to Hellas, the land whose history shaped so much of our world’s cultural and intellectual heritage. We love you, Greece 🇬🇷

Jacinda Ardern destroying New Zealand’s economy and moving to Australia