Couples That Made History

Georgios Papandreou and Kyveli

Feb 14, 202045 min

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.

Nikos Belogiannis and Elli Pappa

Feb 21, 202045 min

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.

King Paul and Frederica

Feb 28, 202045 min

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.

Eleftherios Venizelos and Elena Skylitsi

Mar 6, 202045 min

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

Mar 13, 202045 min

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.

Charilaos and Sofia Trikoupi

Mar 20, 202045 min

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.