What the Red Terror (Greece)?

Introduction Red Terror (Greek: Ερυθρά or Κόκκινη Τρομοκρατία) is a term used by some historians to describe incidents of violence against civilians, by EAM (which was directed mainly by the KKE) from approximately 1942 or 1943 (World War II) until the end of the Greek Civil War in 1949. In the countryside, operations were conducted… Read More

What was the Hungarian Red Terror (1919)?

Introduction The Red Terror in Hungary (Hungarian: vörösterror) was a period of repressive violence and suppression carried out by the Hungarian Communist Party in 1919 during the four-month period of the Hungarian Soviet Republic, primarily towards anti-communist forces, and others deemed “enemies of the state”. The new government followed the Bolshevik method: the party established… Read More

What was the Red Terror (1918-1922)?

Introduction The Red Terror (Russian: красный террор, romanised: krasnyy terror) in Soviet Russia was a campaign of political repression and executions which was carried out by the Bolsheviks, chiefly through the Cheka, the Bolshevik secret police. It officially started in early September 1918 and lasted until 1922. Arising after assassination attempts on Vladimir Lenin and… Read More

How Virtual Care Is Reshaping Military Medicine

Introduction Soldiers stationed in diverse locations, work tirelessly to protect their nation, braving harsh weather and challenging conditions. In these demanding environments, the soldier’s well-being is paramount. However, it is not always readily available, especially in remote or conflict-prone regions where medical facilities may be limited or non-existent. This is where virtual care steps in… Read More

2-Person Yoga Challenge: A Step Towards Better Bonding

Introduction In a world where individualistic fitness routines often dominate, the 2-person yoga challenge emerges as a delightful anomaly, a shared journey toward wellness that intertwines laughter, balance, and a profound sense of connection. Yoga, renowned for its ability to harmonise mind and body, takes on a new dimension when practised collaboratively. So, let us… Read More

What was the Finnish Civil War (1918)?

Introduction The Finnish Civil War was a civil war in Finland in 1918 (27 January 1918 to 15 May 1918) fought for the leadership and control of the country between White Finland and the Finnish Socialist Workers’ Republic (Red Finland) during the country’s transition from a grand duchy of the Russian Empire to an independent… Read More

What was the White Terror (1945-1946)?

Introduction White Terror (Greek: Λευκή Τρομοκρατία) is the term used in Greece, analogous to similar cases, for the period of persecution of members of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) and other former members of the leftist World War II-era resistance organization National Liberation Front (EAM) in 1945-1946, prior to the outbreak of the Greek… Read More