Our world is full of the unexplainable.

And if history is an open book, all of these amazing tales are right there on display,

just waiting for us to explore.

Welcome to the Cabinet of Curiosity's.

When we think of the British, the French, and the Russians fighting against the Ottoman

Empire, we think of World War I. When millions of soldiers joined forces and took up arms

to combat the growing international threat, we tend to forget, however, that these allies

banded together once before in order to help a country and a culture in need.

It was 1821, and the Greeks had been living under the Ottoman's thumb for over 400

years.

Some Greeks had done well working within the empire, they'd grown wealthy and gain

status as peers to the powers that be.

But underneath, the lower classes felt the full brunt of the empire on their throats.

Heavy taxes kept them in poverty, and their cultural identity was being strangled.

An underground movement of Greek nationalism started brewing among the people.

They had tried to revolt before, but their efforts had always failed due to infighting

and a lack of numbers.

For those at the top, a revolution meant the loss of everything they'd earned, though

they'd gained their freedom, they couldn't bear to start over at the bottom again.

The peasants though, they didn't mind. A fresh start would be good for everyone, and

once they were free, it would mean a better life for all Greeks, not just a select few,

but they had to be smart about it. A handful of Greek organizers got wise and realized

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