HISTORIAN
Vassilios Chrissochos was a New York City educator with a B.A. in Political Science and History with a Minor in Education from Queens College.
Now he is an historical consultant who has given presentations on various Hellenic themed subjects such as “The Historical Significance of OHI Day,” “Byzantium’s Macedonian Renaissance,” “Macedonia through the Ages: Greece’s indomitable force of Hellenism” and “1821: the Liberation of Greece” among many others. His lecture on “The Macedonian Dynasty of Byzantine Greece, 862-1057 AD” was published online by Politismos Museum of Greek History.
He is also on the committee of the Hellenic Cultural Society of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Flushing. His love for Alexander the Great and Byzantium saw him travel extensively through Greece, Serbia, Russia, and Turkey. Vassilios co-founded the Alexander the Great Living History Society.
Vasslios is currently an Educator at St. Demetrios Preparatory School in Astoria, Queens, teaching Byzantine History to Seniors.
He has also spearheaded the Hellenic History Series YouTube Channel and Patreon page.
YouTube Hellenic History Series Channel
Our page is devoted to bringing to life Hellenic (Greek) history via original animated educational videos, original art, books, and music. Our channel began as a tool to educate with original programming such as “The Quest for the Prometheus” and other shows. Now we are becoming the online video archive for rare and forgotten gems of Greek-inspired films, animated shows, concerts, and documentaries. Shows for our young viewers and the entire family. We are creating subtitles as well. Let’s remember why we are all proud to be a little Greek once again with the Hellenic History Series!
PATREON Hellenic History Series Channel
Our page is devoted to bringing to life Hellenic (Greek) history via animated educational videos, original art, books, and music. We have exclusive access to Porphyra and Billy Chrissochos' new art and video projects as well!
Get access and join our exclusive community to be part of the movement and "Look to the Past to Unlock the Future."
UNITED FEDERATION OF TEACHERS (UFT)
The Hellenic American Educators presented Vassilios with a congratulatory letter regarding his “1821: The liberation of Greece” lecture. This has been one of his most popular presentations to date.