by Aleksander Hasanas.

One of the most renowned historians of Byzantine studies in Europe.

For Albanians, she was not only an outstanding academic and former rector of the University of Paris-Sorbonne, but also a rare voice that defended the historical truth for Albanians.

Arveler openly acknowledged the presence and role of Albanians in Byzantine and Balkan history, not shying away from the truth, even when it was inconvenient for political narratives. She spoke courageously about the Albanian contribution to the language and historical continuity in these lands. Today, we remember her with respect and gratitude for defending the Albanian cause and for her academic integrity.

Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler – A light on false Greek history.

Academic Specialist in Byzantine Studies – France
Born in 1926 in Athens, Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler came from a Greek family from Asia Minor.

In 1955, she became a researcher at the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), and in 1967, she was appointed Professor at the University of Paris-Sorbonne.

She co-founded the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, established in 1971, where she served as President from 1976 to 1981.
She was the first woman appointed Rector of the Academy of Paris and Chancellor of the Universities of Paris (1982-1989) by President François Mitterrand.

She holds numerous honors from the French government, including Commander of the Legion of Honor, Commander of the National Order of Merit, Commander of the Order of Academic Palms, and Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters.

Her most notable scholarly publications include “Byzantium and the Sea. Marine, Politics, and Maritime Institutions of Byzantium in the 7th-15th Centuries” (1966), “Studies on the Administrative and Social Structures of Byzantium” (1971), “The Political Ideology of the Byzantine Empire” (1975), “Byzantium: Lands and Territories” (1976), “The Making of Europe” (1999), “Europeans” (2000), “Why Byzantium?” (2009).