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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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Filmmaker Dimitris Indares about his film ‘Lenaki, the Curse of Fire’ | 22 Mar. 2025
On the occasion of World Poetry Day and the Greek Independence Day anniversary of March 25th, the show “Historical Walks” takes a journey back to the pre-revolutionary years, following the thread of our folk poetry. Through a folk song that appears in various versions acr...
Historical Walks: The Greeks of Egypt | 15 Mar. 2025
The Egyptian Greeks are perhaps the most well-known Greek community in the world. What is the historical origin of the settlement of Greeks in this country? What were the motivations behind this human mobility of Greeks towards Egypt? What was the identity – economic, political, and cultural –...
Historical Walks: Feminism Today – Struggles, Demands, Challenges | 08 Mar. 2025
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi opens a public discussion on the feminist movement in the modern era. Guided by Nancy Papathanasiou, clinical psychologist and co-scientific director of Orlando LGBT+, we explore gender inequalities and the ch...
Historical Walks: The history of the Greeks of Tashkent | 01 Mar. 2025
“Historical Walks” travels to the distant Uzbekistan and speaks with the president of the Greek Community of Tashkent, Mr. Kostas Politis. The Uzbeks have a deep affection for the Greeks. They hold Alexander the Great in great admiration and also celebrate Vasilis Hatzipanagi, one...
Historical Walks: Portugal – Greece _ So close… So far… | 22 Feb. 2025
In 2024, Greece and Portugal marked 50 years since the restoration of democracy, while Italy commemorated 80 years since the fall of fascism. On the occasion of these anniversaries, events and initiatives were organized both nationally and internationally to emphasize that democracy is not a given and...
Historical Walks: The Adventures of the Greek Language (Part II) | 15 Feb. 2025
World Greek Language Day is celebrated every year on February 9th. This day was established in 2017 by the Hellenic Parliament and is linked to the date of death of Dionysios Solomos. The show "Historical Walks," guided by Ms. Eleni Karantzola, a professor of linguistics (history of the Greek language...
Historical Walks: The Adventures of the Greek Language (Part I) I 08 Feb. 2025
Greek Language Day is celebrated annually on February 9. This day was established in 2017 by the Hellenic Parliament and is linked to the anniversary of the death of Dionysios Solomos. On this occasion, the program Historical Walks with Marilena Katsimi features Professor...
Historical Walks: AI – A Philosophical Journey into the Future (Part II) | 25 Jan. 2025
Historical Walks took us on a journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), guided by journalist and author Giorgos Chatzivasileiou, inspired by his award-winning book, The Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence: A Journey into the Future (Dioptra Publications). Giorgos Chatzivasileiou,...
Historical Walks: AI – a journey into the future, Part I | 18 Jan. 2025
"Historical Walks" with Marilena Katsimi explores the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) guided by journalist and author Giorgos Chatzivasileiou, taking inspiration from his newly awarded book, The Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence: A Journey into the Future (Dioptra Publications). Giorgos...
Historical Walks: “Precarious biographies and modern labor” with guest Giorgos Tsiolis | 11 Jan. 2025
This episode of “Historical Walks“ with Marilena Katsimi focuses on the realities of modern labor and its impact on people’s lives. Our guest is Giorgos Tsiolis, professor in the Sociology Department at the University of Crete and author of the book Precarious Biographies:  C...
Historical Walks: The art of mindfulness | 04 Jan. 2025
Η νέα χρονιά των Ιστορικών Περιπάτων ξεκίνησε με μια εκπομπή αφιερωμένη στην τέχνη της ενσυνειδητότητας και του διαλογισμού. Καλεσμένος μας ήταν ο επιχειρηματίας Θέμης Βασαρμίδης, δημιουργός της πρώτης ελληνικής εφαρμογής με τίτλο, Mindfulness Greece που στόχο έχει τη μείωση του άγχους, την ενίσχυσ...
Historical Walks: The Golden Age of Tango | 28 Dec. 2024
The "Historical Walks" tribute to Argentine tango concluded with a program filled with authentic melodies. On Saturday, December 28, iconic pieces from the most significant orchestras of the "golden age"—spanning 1935 to 1955 and coinciding with the Peronist era—were featured. This connection is ...
Historical Walks: The history of Argentine Tango (Part II) with guest DJ Vasilis Notis | 21 Dec. 2024
Amid the festive Christmas atmosphere, “Historical Walks” continues its tribute to Argentine tango. In this second part, the focus shifts to the music.DJ Vasilis Notis, drawing from his invaluable record collection, takes us on a journey through 20th-century Argentina—from the origi...
“Historical Walks” into the social and musical roots of argentine Tango (Part I) with guest Maria Damilakou | 14 Dec. 2024
On the occasion of World Tango Day (December 11), Historical Walks on Voice of Greece take us on a journey to Argentina. With historian Maria Damilakou and Tango DJ Vasilis Notis as our guides, we delve into the social and musical roots of the Tango phenomenon, from its emergence in the late 19th century...
Greek hip hop: Exploring the ‘new political song’ guided by Michalis Gelasakis | 07 Dec. 2024
On Saturday, December 7, 2024, the show “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi delved into Greek hip hop—a cultural movement that resonates deeply with a significant segment of Greece’s youth. The murder of Alexandros Grigoropoulos 16 years ago and that of Pavlos Fyssas five years later were pivotal mom...
Historical Walks: Maria Stratigaki about “violence against women” | 30 Nov. 2024
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25), "Historical Walks" on Voice of Greece host a discussion with Maria Stratigaki, Emeritus Professor at the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University and Deputy Mayor for Social Solidarity and...
“Historical Walks” tribute to the Anniv. of the Gorgopotamos Bridge Explosion | 23 Nov. 2024
The explosion of the Gorgopotamos Bridge on November 25, 1942, stands as one of the most iconic moments of the Greek National Resistance during the Occupation. ELAS and EDES, two resistance organizations from opposing factions, joined forces under the guidance of British agents to disrupt...
Historical Walks: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims | 08 Nov. 2024
This episode of "Historical Walks" is dedicated to the victims of road traffic collisions.The statistics are shocking: 1,200,000 people lose their lives every year worldwide. It is the leading cause of death for children and young people aged 5 to 29. Greece is one of the highest-ranking countries...
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