In the distant 1570, the Ottomans managed to conquer Cyprus with great violence... By the end of the 19th century, they had transferred it to the British Empire.The struggle for the island's decolonization in the mid-20th century foreshadowed a challenging future: from the painful gestation to the difficult...
In 1570, the Ottomans violently conquered the island, and by the late 19th century, it was handed over to the British Empire. The mid-20th century saw Cyprus’s struggle for decolonization, leading to a difficult future: from the painful birth of the Cypriot state in the summer of 1960 to the intercommunal clashes and the tragic coup of July 1973, which triggered the Turkish military invasion and the island’s division. These episodes will delve into these events and their impact on the collective memory of the people. Through this series, we aim to understand modern Cypriot history and highlight its significance ... Read more
August 2nd marks the Memorial Day of the Roma Holocaust, a lesser-known tragedy where around half a million Roma were systematically exterminated by the Nazis during World War II. Shedding light on this dark episode in global history is a crucial step in combating discrimination.
On Saturday, ...
We all know that the military junta in Greece fell in 1974, but few are aware that during the same period, we also witnessed a transition from dictatorship to democracy in two other countries in Southern Europe, Spain and Portugal.On this episode of "Historical Walks", historian and associate professor...
On the occasion of the Treaty of Lausanne, signed on July 24, 1923, the show, with guest Kostis Tsitselikis, professor at the Department of Balkan, Slavic and Oriental Studies at the University of Macedonia, sheds light on the mandatory exchange of Greek-Turkish of population, which was...
It was July 14, 1945. the anniversary of the French Revolution was celebrated in Athens. Thousands of people gathered, among other things, to welcome France’s decision to remain neutral regarding the clashes of Dekemvriana in Athens. A few months later the French state decided to give s...
The image that exists in the collective memory of German soldiers is that of cruel Nazis, who committed acts of violence, however there is also the other side: German soldiers who served in the Wehrmacht but were opposed to the Nazi ideology decisively helped the Greek resistance.
The Doctor of History...
"Historical Walks" explores the institution of domestic work from the end of the 19th century to the case of Spyridoula Rapti, who shook Greek society in the middle of the 20th century. On Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 13:00 Athens time, tune in to Voice of Greece to listen to the second part of 'The...
On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour (June 12) "Historical Walks" explore the institution of domestic work from the end of the 19th century to the case of Spyridoula Rapti, who shook Greek society in the middle of the 20th century.
Historian Mrs. Pothiti Hantzaroula, author of the...
The 11 year old girl from Ilia... the 12 year old girl from Kolonos... and so many other children who experience abuse in institutions and even death. What could the state do to protect these children?
"It's not enough just to have a neighborhood policeman, not just a doctor. Both in cooperation...
Historian and journalist Dimitris Stembilis talks to Marilena Katsimi about the history of United Europe. How was the idea of a United Europe formed after World War II in the ruins of the greatest humanitarian disaster the world has ever seen?
When did this idea arise and how did...
On Saturday, June 1st, 2024, one week before the European elections and on the occasion of the intense discussions that took place about the song “Zari” by Marina Satti who represented Greece in Eurovision 2024, ‘‘Historical Walks” takes us on a journey through time; The historian Harris Athanasia...
Scientific research has shown that meditation reduces stress and pain, helps cope with withdrawal symptoms and significantly improves our emotional health. But what is meditation?On Saturday, 25 May 2024, at 13:00 Athens time, the show "Historical Walks" with Marilena Katsimi will introduce us to the...
The tribute to Jazz music continues on the show “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi. Guitar teacher and author Angelos Gavriil will be invited to “Voice of Greece” on Saturday, May 18, to talk about modern Jazz, which caused a turning point in the history of music.
...
The brightest week of the year for our traditions is the one that follows Holy Week. The New Year’s Eve begins on Easter Sunday and ends on Thomas Sunday.On Saturday, May 11th, folklorist and ethnologist Miranda Terzopoulos took us on a journey throughout Greece to get to know the customs a...
Easter and the Resurrection coincide with the peak of Spring and the worship of Nature.
Miranda Terzopoulos, folklorist, ethnologist and close collaborator of the unforgettable Domna Samiou travels us through Easter folk songs to the customary rituals of Easter and explains the narratives and symbols...
On Saturday, April 27th, 2024, at 13:00 Athens time, Marilena Katsimi and the radio show “Historical Walks” on Voice of Greece guide us through the history of Jazz, on the occasion of World Jazz Day, celebrated every year on April 30th.Guest on the show and our guide is Angelos Gavriil, musician, g...
An episode about the grim anniversary of April 21st and everything we should not forget.
As new research and publications shed light on this black page of Greece’s history, Professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Mr. Vangelis Karamanolakis talks about the dead an...
PAGE 3FROM 4