What remains after fire and flood? Ashes, yes—but also memory. Silence—but also seeds.This week, “Infinitely Curious” travels to North Evia, where devastation gave rise to an artistic response full of tenderness and strength. Through the voices of two remarkable women behind the project Artit, ...
Why do we climb mountains? To conquer? To escape? To listen—to something greater than ourselves?This episode of the English-language show “Infinitely Curious” with Katerina Batzaki takes you to the thin air and thick silences of Earth’s highest peaks. From Everest to K2, from triumph to tragedy, we explore the raw human drive to ascend—and what it costs to touch the sky. You’ll hear: — The final voice of legendary Greek climber Antonis Sykaris, recorded atop Dhaulagiri — A heart-rending tribute from his wife, Popi Poulopoulou— Why Everest is more dangerous than ever— The untold lives of Sherpas, including one who carried a book of poetry to the summit— And reflections from ... Read more
Why do we give things up—possessions, comfort, even our lives—in the name of love, faith, or hope? Is sacrifice a sacred act—or a way to make sense of fear and chaos? Do we need suffering to forgive, to grow, to be reborn?
On this episode of the English-language show #InfinitelyCurious with ...
How Can We Learn to Reinvent Ourselves? 🔄
Reinvention isn’t about becoming someone else—it’s about becoming more of who you already are.
We dive into the stories, struggles, and small wins that make transformation possible—with voices that remind us it’s never too late to begin again.
Fe...
🐬 Marine Sanctuaries: A Lifeline for Sea Mammals 🌊
Marine sanctuaries aren’t just a vision—they’re a rescue mission for dolphins and whales and other sea mammals. But when political inaction and bureaucratic delays stall their creation, what happens to the animals waiting for a safe have...
Voice of Greece presented the program "One Greece, One World Together" with Katerina Batzaki.The one-hour show featured three distinct topics that resonate with society and the world:
The refugee crisis and the integration of refugees into Greek society
The protection of stray animals and the...
How the piano moves mind and heart with Apostolos Palios
What makes the piano the most expressive, soul-stirring instrument of all time? How does it shape our emotions, sharpen our minds, and touch something deep within us? This week on Infinitely Curious, the English-laguage program of ERT and Voice...
Is hope a radical act?Can stories change the world?On this episode of “Infinitely Curious”, the English-language show of ERT and Voice of Greece, Katerina Batzaki explores hopepunk—a literary and narrative movement that turns optimism into resistance.
Joining the discussion are:
🎙 Alexandra Rowland&nbs...
Two years after the devastating Tempi train disaster, Greece is still searching for justice. Why do political failures rarely lead to accountability? How does the cycle of impunity shape our collective psychology? Can grief turn into action?
On this episode of “Infinitely Curious”, the English-language sho...
This episode of “Infinitely Curious”, the English-language program of ERT and Voice of Greece with Katerina Batzaki, explores how political influence affects the freedom of speech in the media, and how communication can either unite or divide the masses. Can media truly shape public opinion? How can it r...
Aikido isn’t just about technique. It’s about balance, awareness, and using energy wisely. It teaches us that force isn’t always the answer-sometimes, the best way forward is to move with the challenge rather than against it.
Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, once said: Aikido is not a tec...
Αγαπάμε την Ελλάδα για τα εκπληκτικά τοπία, τις μαγευτικές ακτές της και την πλούσια βιοποικιλότητά της. Αλλά έρχεται αντιμέτωπη και με μία σκληρή αλήθεια: η άγρια πανίδα της απειλείται. Βλέπουμε ακραία καιρικά φαινόμενα όπως ποτέ άλλοτε, καύσωνες που μετατρέπουν τα δάση σε σπιρτόκουτα, πλημμύρες που ξεπλένουν...
Ancient Greek music isn’t lost- it’s been rediscovered, hiding in ancient texts and mathematical codes.The Greeks didn’t just listen to music-they believed it could heal, educate, and even shape society. And thanks to modern research, we can now hear the echoes of a world more than 2,000 years old.O...
Tyto alba, “the barn owl”, soar silently through the night, their ghostly white feathers glowing in the moonlight. Majestic nocturnal hunters or ghostly omens of doom? The barn owl is one of nature’s most efficient pest controllers-is not just saving crops but also bridging political divides. What start...
Athens is a city of reinvention. From the age of Pericles to the Byzantine Empire, its iconic temples and marketplaces have undergone transformations that reflect the ever-changing cultural and spiritual identity of its people. This episode of“Infinitely Curious”, the English language program or ERT and Voice of Greece with Katerina Batzaki, explores how some of Athens’ most famous ancient structures—originally built to honor Greek gods—were repurposed by the Byzantines into Christian spaces. Listen to the interview with Fotini Kondyli, Associate Professor of Byzantine Art and Archaeology at the University of Virginia and learn how these conversions aren’t just historical curiosities; ... Read more
On this episode we’re delving into a groundbreaking development in cancer treatment—‘molecular jackhammers’ that eradicate cancer cells with remarkable efficiency. Listen to an interview with the lead researcher behind this innovation, Dr. Ciceron Ayala-Orozco from Rice University in Houston Texas U...
Infinitely Curious: Goodbye Lacan and Psychoanalysis? - An Interview with Richard C. Ledes | 12.01.2025What is it about psychoanalysis—and Lacan in particular—that still captivates us today?Jacques Lacan no doubt remains one of the most polarizing figures in psychoanalysis. His work, often described as a...
Listen to this episode of the English-Language show "Infinitely Curious" with Katerina Batzaki and explore the science and the psychology of time. Hear Doctor of Philosophy and Neuroscience Marco A. Sotomayor briefly describing how human bodies naturally tell time. Listen to researcher Amber Stuver...
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