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Marilena Katsimi

Marilena Katsimi was born in Athens in 1970. She has studied Media and Communication, Political Science and Theatrology in Berlin, and Modern History at Panteion University. Since 1999 she has been working at ERT as a news show presenter and editor-in-chief of historical documentaries. She was in charge of portokaliradio.gr, the radio that highlighted the solidarity structures in crisis-ridden Greece. She collaborates with organizations that aim to halt the rise of far-right parties and combat xenophobia and homophobia. She is a researcher for the Council of Europe and the EU in a project to combat antigypsyism. She presents the show “Historical Walks” on Voice of Greece.
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Understanding the Present, Charting the Future: Sotiris Bahtsetzis on “Historical Walks” (Part I) | 14 Mar. 2026
In these uncertain times, “Historical Walks” hopes to open a small window of hope, encouraging the idea that a better future is possible. The guest on the program is Sotiris Bahtsetzis, Associate Professor of Contemporary Art Theory and Curatorial Practices at the University of The...
A history of Athens’ queer community (1960–1990) – Part II | 28.02.2026
Akylas’ victory as Greece’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with his song “Ferto” sparked strong reactions and deep emotion, especially as he is one of the first openly queer artists to represent Greece at Eurovision. On this occasion, “Historical Walks” exp...
A history of Athens’ queer community (1960–1990) – Part I | 21 Feb. 2026
Akylas’ victory as Greece’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with his song “Ferto” sparked strong reactions and deep emotion, especially as he is one of the first openly queer artists to represent Greece at Eurovision. On this occasion, “Historical Walks” ex...
Chryssa Tzelepi and Akis Kersanidis on the documentary “Return to Homeland” | 31 Jan. 2026
On Saturday, 31 January 2026, on the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed each year on 27 January, the Voice of Greece program “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi welcomes Chryssa Tzelepi and Akis Kersanidis, creators of the award-winning documentary Return to Homeland....
Myths, Misconceptions, and Uncomfortable Truths in Greek History (Part II) | 24 Jan. 2026
How much of what we believe we know about Greek history is actually true—and how much is myth, repeated so often that it hardens into certainty? On this episode of “Historical Walks“, we embark on a thought-provoking journey through time, revisiting familiar historical narratives and looking at them...
Myths, Misconceptions, and Uncomfortable Truths in Greek History (Part I) | 17 Jan. 2026
How much of what we believe we know about Greek history is actually true—and how much is myth, repeated so often that it hardens into certainty? On this episode of “Historical Walks“, we embark on a thought-provoking journey through time, revisiting familiar historical narratives and looking at them...
Ancestry Reimagined: Dismantling the Myth of Genetic Ethnicities | 10 Jan. 2026
We all carry an image of our origins, shaped by our family, our education, the national narrative, and the collective memories we bear. For Greeks, the idea of historical continuity and of “Greek origin” carries particular weight. But what does this continuity really mean? And what relationship might...
Historical Walks: The True Meaning of Christmas  (Part III) | 03 Jan. 2026
The episode is dedicated to Christmas as a celebration of peace, in a world tested by wars, conflicts, and deep divisions. At its core are reflections on the role of the Church in the contemporary world, the significance of the recent meeting between Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Leo XIV,...
Historical Walks: The True Meaning of Christmas  (Part II) | 27 Dec. 2025
“Historical Walks” presents a three-part special that explores the deeper meaning of Christmas through historical, theological, and cultural reflection. At its heart lie the Nativity of Christ and the enduring values of love, freedom, sacrifice, and peace — values that remain profoundly relevant in to...
Historical Walks: The True Meaning of Christmas (Part I) | 20 Dec. 2025
“Historical Walks” presents a three-part special that explores the deeper meaning of Christmas through historical, theological, and cultural reflection. At its heart lie the Nativity of Christ and the enduring values of love, freedom, sacrifice, and peace — values that remain profoundly relevant in to...
Indigenous Peoples: The History of a Global Movement (Part II) | 06 Dec. 2025
The program “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi invites listeners on a journey into the often unknown world of Indigenous Peoples, a world very different from the images many of us carry in our imagination. The impetus for this journey is the new book by Professor Elsa Sta...
Indigenous Peoples: The History of a Global Movement (Part I) | 29 Nov. 2025
The program “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi invites listeners on a journey into the often unknown world of Indigenous Peoples, a world very different from the images many of us carry in our imagination. The impetus for this journey is the new book by Professor Elsa Sta...
“The Voriza killings: From ‘vendetta’ to organized crime” | 22 Nov. 2025
The recent killings in Voriza, Heraklion, have once again brought to the forefront a troubling question: What is really happening in certain mountain villages of Crete? Are these incidents truly “vendettas,” or something far more complex?  The program “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi trav...
“The Afterlives of Eleftherios Venizelos” (Part II) | 08 Nov. 2025
On 1 November 1920 — in the wake of the Treaty of Sèvres and the grand vision of a “Greece of the Two Continents and the Five Seas” — Eleftherios Venizelos suffered a stunning electoral defeat. Taking this unexpected turning point as a starting point, “Historical Walks”&nbs...
“The Afterlives of Eleftherios Venizelos” (Part I) | 01 Nov. 2025
On 1 November 1920 — in the wake of the Treaty of Sèvres and the grand vision of a “Greece of the Two Continents and the Five Seas” — Eleftherios Venizelos suffered a stunning electoral defeat. Taking this unexpected turning point as a starting point, “Historical Walks”&nbs...
Vangelis Karamanolakis about “Melissanthi” by Manos Hadjidakis | 25 Oct. 2025
Marking three important anniversaries — the Liberation of Athens, the 28th of October, and the 100th anniversary of the birth of Manos Hadjidakis — Voice of Greece’s program “Historical Walks”, hosted by Marilena Katsimi, embarks on a special radio journey where Music remembers History. ...
The Greeks of Australia – Part III: “The Return” | 18 Oct. 2025
In the third and final part of “Historical Walks” tribute to the Greeks of Australia, the discussion focuses on two defining aspects of Greek migration: the role of the Church within Greek communities and the experience of returning to the homeland.  Joining us is Kostas Kats...
The Greeks of Australia (Part II) | 11 Oct. 2025
In this Saturday’s episode of “Historical Walks”, we continue our journey to Australia. This time, we focus on the great wave of post-war migration. From which corners of Greece did the migrants set out on their long journey, and what conditions did they encounter upon arriving in Austr...
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