The John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation continues supporting the operation and the work of the Research Centre for the Humanities (RCH) since its establishment in 2015. The main goal of RCH is to enhance and fund research on the Humanities through annual public calls for the submission of research proposals by young researchers. Furthermore, it organises workshops, conferences and meetings aiming to further disseminate research results to both the scientific community and the general public.

On the occasion of the upcoming bicentenary of the Revolution in 1821, RCH is planning and coordinating a large-scale research project entitled: “The Greek Revolution of 1821: Digital Archive”, which is also funded, among others, by the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation.

This project’s aim is for an online platform to be created for 1821, where the public can search for material related to the Greek Revolution, such as scientific studies, archives, works of art, everyday objects, folk songs, relics, etc., as well as to be able to view digital exhibits which will convey contemporary scientific approaches to the Greek Revolution. 

The main goals of the Project are:

• The involvement of young Greek researchers, so that they are able to continue their research work in Greece.
• The creation of a user-friendly tool for the uncomplicated and free of charge access of the public to archival material, results of research studies, songs, costumes, works of art, etc. This tool will also facilitate the study of relevant scientific issues.
• The development of an educational tool for the dissemination of scientific research to all levels of education.
• Collaboration and communication with international academic communities, which will be supported by the project’s bilingual availability (Greek and English).
• Free access to the rich content of the digital archive. The 1821 Digital Archive is addressed to all citizens, regardless of age and field of specialisation, both to the Greek and the international public.

 Further information on the research project is available on RCH's website.