Ionian Collection (#8)

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Assyrians capturing an Ionian pirate ship, 8th century BC

Thales of Miletus, circa 624 BC - circa 546 BC. Pre Socratic Greek philosopher from Miletus, Ionia, Asia Minor. (Near Balat, Aydin Province)

Heraclitus of Ephesus aka The Obscure or The Weeping Philosopher, circa 535 BC - circa 475 BC

Griffin Head 500s BC Greece Ionian 6th Century BC
Griffin Head, 500s BC. Greece, Ionian, 6th Century BC. Bronze; overall: 13.9 cm (5 1/2 in.)

The Battle Of Navarino, 20 October 1827, Fought In Navarino Bay, Ionian Sea, Greece. From The Age We Live In, A History Of The Nineteenth Century

Windmills, Ithaca, Ionian Islands, Greece, By Charles William Wyllie (1859-1923) From The Picturesque Mediterranean Circa 1890

The Citadel, Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece, By Charles William Wyllie (1859-1923) From The Picturesque Mediterranean Circa 1890

Map of Ancient Greece, 1902. Illustration from The Worlds History, The Mediterranean Nations, by Dr H F Helmolt, Volume IV, published by William Heinemann, (London, 1902)

Anacreon of Teos ( 582-485 BC). Bust
Anacreon of Teos ( 582-485 BC). Greek poet. Bust. Roman copy after a greek original. Marble. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Asia Minor. Ancient Art. Maiden in Wedding adornment. 100-50 BC. Kymi (Aeolis). The Antikensammlung Berlin (Berlin antiquities collection)

Germany. Munich. Glyptothek. Built by architect Leo Von Klenze (1784-1864). Neoclassicism

Pythagoras of Samos (570 BC-495 BC). Ionic Greek philosopher, mathematician, and founder of the religious movement called Pythagoreanism. Bust. Roman copy. 1st and 2nd centuries. Capitoline Museums

Battle of Navarino
GREEK WAR OF INDEPENDENCE (1821-1830) The naval Battle of Navarino (October 20, 1827) in Navarino Bay (now Pylos), in the Peloponnese

Argostoli Prison, Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece
Argostoli Prison on the island of Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece. Date: circa 1910s

The Ionian Cycle
THE IONIAN CYCLE (William Tenn) A space traveller from Earth encounters some interesting fauna emerging from eggs, pods, shells or whatever

Lakka, Paxos, Ionian Islands, Greece, Europe

Sivota, Lefkada (Lefkas), Ionian Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Myrtos bay and beach, Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Cliffs, Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece, Europe

Corfu Town, Corfu, Greece

Ionian Isles, c1910

Ephesus, Turkey, 19th century. Artist: A Willmore
Ephesus, Turkey, 19th century. Ephesus was an Ionian city in ancient Anatolia which hosted one of the seven churches of Asia, addressed in the Book of Revelation of The Bible

Kore, Persephone wearin Ionaian Chiton and Himation Attic Sculpture, c420 BC. Found in Piraeus at National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Curetes Street, leading to the State Agora, Ephesus, Turkey, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Curetes Street, leading to the State Agora, Ephesus, Turkey, 20th century. The Curetes was one of the most important streets of ancient Ephesus, an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia

Battle of Navarino. 20 October 1827. Greek War of Independence (1821-32). Coast Peloponnese. Belligerents: Allied forces of British, French and Russian against Ottoman Empire. Allies victory

The Battle of Lepanto by Paolo Veronese (1528-1588)
Paolo Veronese (1528-1588). Italian painter. The Battle of Lepanto. Detail. Gallery of the Academy. Venice. Italy

Greece. Zakynthos Island. Navagio Beach. Ionian Islands

Marble window dating from the second half of the 17th century. It comes from the Church of Our Lady Antivouniotissa. Old Fortress Museum. Corfu. Ionian Islands. Greece

Byzantine Art. Greece. Virgin Dexiokratousa in stone. Holding the child with his right hand. Dated circa 1435. Old Fortress Museum. Corfu. Ionian Islands

Greece. Corfu. New Fort, built by the Venetians in the XVI century, between 1576-1588, with some modifications added at 1815. Ionian Islands

Greece. Corfu. Old Fort, built by the Venetians in the XVI century on a rocky promontory jutting into the sea. Ionian Islands

Greece. Corfu (Kerkyra). Old fortress built by the Venetians in the XVI century. It is divided into two parts: land castle and the castle of the sea. Ionian Islands

Greece. Corfu (Kerkyra). View of the city. Ionian Islands

Marble slab decorated with geometric designs and filigree. C
Dating from the 12th century. Provenance unknown. Old Fortress Museum. Corfu. Ionian Islands. Greece

Capital. Palace of Darius I
Capital from the audience hall of the Palace of Darius I (Susa). 6th century BC. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

Anaximenes (c. 610-547 BC). Greek philosopher of the Ionian school and one of the first to place the origin of the universe on a principle called infinite

Spring-time in Syracuse, Etna in the distance, Italy. Syracuse is a historic city in Sicily, the capital of the province of Syracuse

Italy - Isola Bella from the shore
Coloured lantern slide of the island Isola Bella near Taormina, Siciliy, Italy. It is also know as the Pearl of the Ionian Sea

HMS Iron Duke, British battleship, Port Vathi, Greece
HMS Iron Duke, British dreadnought battleship, seen here at Port Vathi, Ionian Islands, Greece, with crew on deck. Date: circa 1920s

Earthquake victims arriving at hospital, Greece
Earthquake victims arriving at a hospital, Greece. Many earthquakes occurred in the Ionian area in August 1953, the worst one destroying many buildings in Kefalonia and Zakynthos

Earthquake victims in a hospital, Greece
Earthquake victims and staff in the dining room of a hospital, Greece. Many earthquakes occurred in the Ionian area in August 1953, the worst one destroying many buildings in Kefalonia and Zakynthos

Scouts unloading supplies after earthquake, Greece
Scouts unloading supplies soon after an earthquake in the Ionian area of Greece. Many earthquakes hit the islands of Kefalonia and Zakynthos (Zante) in August 1953

Scouts escorting earthquake victims, Greece
Scouts escorting earthquake victims to the mainland, Greece. Many earthquakes occurred in the Ionian area in August 1953, the worst one destroying many buildings in Kefalonia and Zakynthos

Scouts from Patras, Greece
Scouts from Patras (Patra), Greece, on one of the islands affected by an earthquake in August 1953 which destroyed many buildings in Kefalonia and Zakynthos

Scouts with earthquake victims in Patras, Greece
Scouts with earthquake victims in Patras (Patra), Greece. Many earthquakes occurred in the Ionian area in August 1953, the worst one destroying many buildings in Kefalonia and Zakynthos

Scouts clearing ruins in Zakynthos, Greece
Scouts helping to clear the ruins on the island of Zakynthos (Zante), Greece. Many earthquakes hit the island in August 1953, the worst one on 12 August destroying many buildings

Scouts distributing water in Zakynthos, Greece
Scouts unloading and distributing water on the island of Zakynthos (Zante), Greece. Many earthquakes hit the island in August 1953, the worst one on 12 August destroying many buildings

Scouts distributing food in Zakynthos, Greece
Scouts distributing food on the island of Zakynthos (Zante), Greece. Many earthquakes hit the island in August 1953, the worst one on 12 August destroying many buildings

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The Ionian Islands, located in the mesmerizing waters of the Ionian Sea, are a captivating part of Greece's rich heritage. Fiskardo, nestled on the enchanting island of Kefalonia, is a hidden gem that exudes charm and tranquility. With its picturesque harbor and colorful buildings, it offers an idyllic escape for travelers seeking serenity. Corfu Town, with its stunning Old Town, is another jewel in the crown of the Ionian Islands. Steeped in history and culture, this UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts Venetian architecture and narrow cobbled streets that invite you to wander through time. The old fort stands tall as a testament to Corfu's strategic importance throughout centuries. As you explore these islands further on a map or delve into historical records like the Map of Macedonian and Thracian Empire or Italian maps from 1537 showcasing Greek island Corfu's position in the Ionian Sea, you'll uncover their significance within Europe's intricate tapestry. Nature lovers will be captivated by Almyros Beach near Acharavi on Corfu Island. As sunset paints vibrant hues across the sky over this tranquil stretch of sand along Greece's north coast, one can't help but feel awe-struck by nature's beauty. Paxos Island beckons visitors with its charming village Loggos and pristine beaches where turquoise waters meet lush green landscapes. Meanwhile, Kassiopi beach on Corfu attracts holidaymakers who seek sun-soaked shores amidst bustling seaside ambiance. Religious sites also hold prominence here; Paleokastritsa Monastery welcomes guests with open arms while resident monks stand at chapel doors offering spiritual solace against breathtaking backdrops. Even historical documents like an Atlas from Venice dating back to September 1553 remind us how far-reaching these islands' allure has been throughout history—Italy recognizing their splendor even then.