What if one of humanity’s greatest inventions has been sitting beside your bathroom sink all along?
We use it every day. We trust it without question. But how much do we really know about soap?
This Sunday, 8 November 2026, at 11:00 (Athens time), journalist Katerina Batzaki invites listeners on a fascinating journey into the hidden world of soap, on Infinitely Curious, the English-language program of ERT and the Voice of Greece.
Joining us live from Florida is Chris Buckley, a veteran of the international personal-care industry with over four decades of experience, including senior roles at Bradford Soap Works and PZ Cussons.
Together, they uncover the surprising chemistry that makes soap work, trace its journey from ancient civilisations to modern factories, and explore the psychology, myths and marketing behind our obsession with cleanliness.
Does more foam mean cleaner hands? Is natural always better? Are we washing away too much? And could the future of soap take us back to the humble bar?
From the invisible molecules that remove dirt to the invisible world of microbes living on our skin, this is a story of science, history, innovation and human ingenuity.
Because sometimes, the most extraordinary discoveries are hiding in the most ordinary things.
Produced and presented by Katerina Batzaki
Broadcast: Sunday, 8 November 2026 | 11:00 (Athens) time)
