The Macedonian Dynasty of Byzantine Greece, 862-1057 ADAn online lecture by the Porphyra Foundation and Vassilios (Billy) Chrissochos Presented originally by Politismos Museum of Greek History www.PolitismosMuseum.org Vassilios Chrissochos has been a NYC educator and is currently a lecturer. His love for Alexander the Great and Byzantium saw him travel extensively through Greece, Serbia, Russia and Turkey. He is a historical consultant who has given presentations on various Hellenic themed subjects such as “The Historical Significance of OHI Day,” “Byzantium’s Macedonian Dynasty,” "Macedonia Through the Ages: Greece’s indomitable force of Hellenism" and “1821: the Liberation of Greece” amongst many others. He is the primary composer, historical consultant and producer of “Anna and Vladimir” which debuted at Carnegie Hall and Off Broadway. Set in the year 988AD, the story chronicles Princess Anna Porphyrogenita and her marriage to Grand Prince Vladimir of the Kievan Rus. His new musical project is "The Legend of Alexander the Great" which will debut in the summer of 2019. This new show will dwell deeper into the Biblical prophecies and Medieval legends as well as the history behind Greece’s greatest philosopher King. Vassilios Chrissochos is the AHEPA District 6 Director of Hellenism for all of NY. He is also the AHEPA Hermes Chapter 186 Astoria Secretary. He is the UNESCO Piraeus NY Director of Modern Music, an awarded music video editor and member of ASCAP. He founded the Greek Artists Guild, the Hellenic American Center of the Arts and the Alexander the Great Living History Society. He is also a REALTOR with Metropolis Realty. He has a B.A. in Political Science/History and Minor in Education from Queens College.
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Τρίτη 13 Οκτωβρίου 2020
Vassilios Chrissochos - The Macedonian Dynasty of Byzantine Greece, 862-1057 AD
The Macedonian Dynasty of Byzantine Greece, 862-1057 ADAn online lecture by the Porphyra Foundation and Vassilios (Billy) Chrissochos Presented originally by Politismos Museum of Greek History www.PolitismosMuseum.org Vassilios Chrissochos has been a NYC educator and is currently a lecturer. His love for Alexander the Great and Byzantium saw him travel extensively through Greece, Serbia, Russia and Turkey. He is a historical consultant who has given presentations on various Hellenic themed subjects such as “The Historical Significance of OHI Day,” “Byzantium’s Macedonian Dynasty,” "Macedonia Through the Ages: Greece’s indomitable force of Hellenism" and “1821: the Liberation of Greece” amongst many others. He is the primary composer, historical consultant and producer of “Anna and Vladimir” which debuted at Carnegie Hall and Off Broadway. Set in the year 988AD, the story chronicles Princess Anna Porphyrogenita and her marriage to Grand Prince Vladimir of the Kievan Rus. His new musical project is "The Legend of Alexander the Great" which will debut in the summer of 2019. This new show will dwell deeper into the Biblical prophecies and Medieval legends as well as the history behind Greece’s greatest philosopher King. Vassilios Chrissochos is the AHEPA District 6 Director of Hellenism for all of NY. He is also the AHEPA Hermes Chapter 186 Astoria Secretary. He is the UNESCO Piraeus NY Director of Modern Music, an awarded music video editor and member of ASCAP. He founded the Greek Artists Guild, the Hellenic American Center of the Arts and the Alexander the Great Living History Society. He is also a REALTOR with Metropolis Realty. He has a B.A. in Political Science/History and Minor in Education from Queens College.
Hellenic History Series // Religious Freedom in Cyprus
Religious Freedom in Cyprus
The Quest for Prometheus hosts, Billy Chrissochos and George Selinsky, discuss “Religious Freedom in Cyprus” with the Consul-General of Cyprus in New York, Mr. Alexis Phedonos-Vadet.
Porphyra Foundation's "Hellenic History Series" on Patreon presents "The Quest for Prometheus." Join Billy Chrissochos and George Selinsky as they take you on a quest to explore Hellenic history, mythology, and TRUTH in modern politics. Billy started this program over 22 years ago in Queens Access Public Television (1998-2000), on Hellas FM Greek Radio (2004-2005), and in an online format in 2004.
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