Argolikos Archival Library of History and Culture

The Argolikos Archival Library of History and Culture (Greek: Αργολική Αρχειακή Βιβλιοθήκη Ιστορίας και Πολιτισμού) is a Greek non-profit organization of historical and cultural character, operating primarily through its website argolikivivliothiki.gr. Its stated mission is to research, locate, collect, classify, rescue, study and publish archival material concerning the historical and spiritual evolution and development of the Argolis regional unit, the Peloponnese and, more broadly, Greece. By recording and highlighting this material, it aims to make this cultural and historical treasure accessible to anyone interested in learning about, studying or making use of it. The library's collections cover the historical evolution and cultural development of the country, and especially of Argolis, from ancient times to the present day. Its significance rests on the fact that it already holds particularly rich archival material. The website functions as a digital repository and publication platform, organized into sections such as Books and Suggestions (Βιβλία – Προτάσεις), Publications (Εκδόσεις), Free Tribune (Ελεύθερο Βήμα), Contact (Επικοινωνία), an Index (Ευρετήριο), Book Donations (Δωρεές Βιβλίων), Terms of Use (Προϋποθέσεις Χρήσης), Portraits (Προσωπογραφίες), Iconography of 1821 (Εικονογραφία του '21), and Supporting Members (Αρωγά Μέλη). Content published by the library includes articles, studies and presentations on Greek history, with a particular focus on the Greek Revolution of 1821 and its protagonists, such as Ioannis Kapodistrias. It also publishes historical photographic collections, for example a series of historical photographic documents of Argos covering the period 1890–1970, and biographies of figures connected to the region, such as the teacher Polymiti Kouskouri (1820–1854). The library thus combines the roles of an archive, a research publisher and a public history platform. As a non-profit organization, the Argolikos Archival Library is not a commercial enterprise in the conventional sense, but it operates a branded digital platform and publishing programme under its name. Its work is aimed at researchers, historians, students and the general public interested in the local and national history of Greece.

The Argolikos Archival Library of History and Culture is a Greek non-profit organization of historical and cultural character. According to its website, its core purpose is the research, location, collection, classification, rescue, study and publication of archival material concerning the historical and spiritual evolution and development of the Argolis regional unit, the Peloponnese and, more generally, Greece. Through recording and highlighting this material, it seeks to make this cultural and historical treasure accessible to all who wish to be informed about, study or make use of it. The library's collections are described as covering the historical evolution and cultural development of the country, and especially of Argolis, from ancient times to the present day. Its importance is said to lie in the fact that it already holds particularly rich archival material. The website presents itself as a digital hub organized into sections including Books and Suggestions, Publications, Free Tribune, Contact, Index, Book Donations, Terms of Use, Portraits, Iconography of 1821, and Supporting Members. A dated entry on the website is marked 10 November 2008, associated with the library's own name, which indicates the period in which the online presence was established. The site publishes articles, studies and presentations on Greek history, with a strong emphasis on the Greek Revolution of 1821 and its protagonists. One example is an article by Aristeidis N. Chatzis examining the suspension of the Constitution of Troezen by Ioannis Kapodistrias in 1828, presented as a critical moment in Greek political history and interpreted as a conscious choice of centralized and authoritarian governance rather than a temporary necessity. The library also publishes historical photographic collections. A notable example is 'Argos – Historical Photographic Documents (1890–1970), part II', described as the second part of a journey through time documenting the historical course of Argos from the late 19th century to the 1970s, capturing the city's everyday life, traditional neighbourhoods, neoclassical buildings, market and people. In addition, it publishes biographies of figures connected to the region, such as the teacher Polymiti Kouskouri (1820–1854), born in Mystras, whose life and work are presented in detail. As a non-profit organization, the library does not operate as a conventional commercial company, but it maintains a branded digital platform and publishing programme under its name. Its work serves researchers, historians, students and the general public interested in the local and national history of Greece.

• Website entry dated 10 November 2008, associated with the library's name, marking the establishment of its online presence.

• Publication of the biography of teacher Polymiti Kouskouri (1820–1854) on 23 March 2012.

• Publication of 'Argos – Historical Photographic Documents (1890–1970), part II' on 8 September 2026.

• Publication of an article on the suspension of the Constitution of Troezen by Ioannis Kapodistrias in 1828, dated 11 August 2026.

A non-profit, public-interest archival library and digital publishing platform focused on the history and culture of Argolis, the Peloponnese and Greece.

• Digital archival collections

  Archival material concerning the history and culture of Argolis, the Peloponnese and Greece.

• Historical articles and studies

  Articles, studies and presentations on Greek history, including the Greek Revolution of 1821.

• Biographies

  Biographies of figures connected to the region, such as Polymiti Kouskouri.

• Historical photographic collections

  Photographic documents such as 'Argos – Historical Photographic Documents (1890–1970)'.

• Books and publications

  Books and publications offered through the library's website.

1. 1ΑΡΓΟΛΙΚΗ ΑΡΧΕΙΑΚΗ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΟΥ | ARGOLIKOS ARCHIVAL LIBRARY OF HISTORY AND CULTUREargolikivivliothiki.gr
2. 2Greek History | ΑΡΓΟΛΙΚΗ ΑΡΧΕΙΑΚΗ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΟΥargolikivivliothiki.gr
3. 3Argolikos Arghival Library History and Culture | ΑΡΓΟΛΙΚΗ ΑΡΧΕΙΑΚΗ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΟΥargolikivivliothiki.gr
4. 4Argolische Bibliothek für Geschichte und Kultur | ΑΡΓΟΛΙΚΗ ΑΡΧΕΙΑΚΗ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΟΥargolikivivliothiki.gr
5. 5Argolikos archival collectionwikidata.org