University of Crete lecture examines island’s 19th and 20th century history
The Department of History and Archaeology at the University of Crete will host a lecture on the island’s history during the 19th and 20th centuries on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 20:00. The talk is part of a series of lectures organized by the department.
The speaker will be Eleftheria Zei, Associate Professor of Modern History and Chair of the Department of History and Archaeology. Her lecture is titled “History of Crete, 19th–20th century: How local is local history?”
Lecture topic
According to the department, the lecture aims to raise questions about how Crete’s historical past is approached and interpreted. A central theme is whether the history of a particular place can be examined independently of the broader political, social, and historical developments that shaped its era.
The source article notes that Crete’s history in the 19th and 20th centuries offers a significant field of study, as the island’s trajectory was linked to major political shifts and social transformations during that period.
The lecture forms part of the University of Crete’s ongoing lecture series organized by its History and Archaeology Department. Those interested in local experiences connected to the island’s cultural and academic life may find such public lectures accessible to attend.
