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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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Forced migration in Greece: A historical perspective | 13 June 2026
Prompted by the adoption of the new European Pact on Migration and Asylum, Voice of Greece’s “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi examines an issue that has left a lasting imprint on modern Greek history. The program explores the many forms of forced migration: expulsions, deportations, exile, and p...
Historical Walks: Roxandra Sturdza – A story of her own | 06 June 2026
The name of Roxandra Sturdza became widely known to Greek audiences through the recent film by Yannis Smaragdis about Ioannis Kapodistrias, in which their relationship is portrayed as a great unfulfilled love. But was this feeling truly shared by both of them, or was it instead a bond founded on affe...
A Gendered Perspective on Greek History: Intellectual Women and the Greek Revolution | 30 May 2026
“Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi continues the exploration of history through a gendered perspective, focusing on the world of intellectual women from the pre-revolutionary years and the Greek Revolution of 1821 through the establishment of the modern Greek state. Women who wrote, tra...
Historical Walks: Exploring Greek Tradition (Part III) | 23 May 2026
“Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi presents a special three-part tribute to tradition, exploring it not as a folkloric remnant or a museum relic, but as a living, evolving element of collective identity. From village festivals and traditional dances to craftsmanship, humanity’s relationship with ...
Historical Walks: Exploring Greek Tradition (Part II) | 16 May 2026
“Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi presents a special three-part tribute to tradition, exploring it not as a folkloric remnant or a museum relic, but as a living, evolving element of collective identity. From village festivals and traditional dances to craftsmanship, humanity’s relationship with ...
Historical Walks: Exploring Greek Tradition (Part I) | 09 May 2026
“Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi presents a special three-part tribute to tradition, exploring it not as a folkloric remnant or a museum relic, but as a living, evolving element of collective identity. From village festivals and traditional dances to craftsmanship, humanity’s relationship with n...
Historical Walks: The History of Iran (Part II) | 02 May 2026
The Voice of Greece program “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi undertakes an ambitious two-part tribute to Iran, tracing its history from antiquity to the present day. Iran is a country with deep historical roots, a pivotal role in the Middle East, and a constant presence in international dev...
Historical Walks: The History of Iran (Part I) | 25 Apr. 2026
The Voice of Greece program “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi undertakes an ambitious two-part tribute to Iran, tracing its history from antiquity to the present day. Iran is a country with deep historical roots, a pivotal role in the Middle East, and a constant presence in international dev...
Thanasis Kampagiannis, lawyer representing the victims in the Golden Dawn trial, on “Historical Walks” | 04 Apr. 2026
A few weeks ago, one of the most significant trials in modern Greek history—the Golden Dawn case—reached its conclusion.  The Five-Member Court of Appeal for Felonies largely upheld the first-instance sentences, reaffirming the criminal nature of the...
Historical Walks: Evgenia Katoufa on the contribution of women to the Greek War of Independence | 28 Mar. 2026
Have you ever wondered why we know so little about the women who took part in the Greek War of Independence of 1821? Bouboulina, Manto Mavrogenous and the Souliot women make up the familiar trio of female figures taught in school, while the patriarchal narrative has been so dominant that...
Understanding the Present, Charting the Future: Sotiris Bahtsetzis on “Historical Walks” (Part II) | 21 Mar. 2026
In these sombre times we are living through, "Historical Walks" aspires to open a small window of hope, fostering the belief that a better future is possible. The program welcomes Sotiris Bakhtsetzis, Associate Professor of Theory of Contemporary Art and Curatorial Practices at the University of Thessaly.
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...
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