Thomas Sideris

Listen to this radio documentary by Thomas Sideris, exploring how mathematics sheds light on the musical genius of Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven’s music stands out for its beautifully balanced and symmetrical structure, often described through mathematical principles. Many of his compositions incorporate symmetries tied to the golden ratio, a concept celebrated for its connection to harmony in nature and art. His music is more than just a testament to his artistic genius—it’s also a perfect example of how math and art come together to create masterpieces. The proportions, structures, rhythms, and harmonies he used reveal a deep mathematical logic that amplifies the ... Read more

As conflicts continue and humanitarian crises deepen in various parts of the world, scientists across the globe work tirelessly in universities, research centers, and institutions, dedicated to advancing humanity. The radio series “Unguarded Passage”, in its first episode of 2025, presents a pro...

A captivating radio documentary featuring stories of Athenian apartment buildings. This anthropogeographic radio documentary explores the social space of urban living, sharing both historical and contemporary tales from neighborhoods such as Agios Panteleimonas, Kallithea, Ampelokipoi, Kypseli, and...

Mervan Berekat is Syria’s most prominent Kurdish poet. Displaced from his hometown of Afrin in 2018, Mervan became a refugee within his own country, trekking for three consecutive days and covering nearly 500 kilometers to escape armed fighters who relentlessly pursued h...

A significant oral testimony is brought to light by the radio series “Unguarded Passage“, a testimony broadcast publicly for the first time by Voice of Greece. Christos Kosmidis, born in 1912, over 102 years ago in Pontus, spent the majority of his life as a refugee — first as a Pontic refugee and lat...

Does political music still exist in the United States? With this thought-provoking question as a starting point, ERT journalist Thomas Sideris presents a podcast featuring 20 political songs — ten from the final quarter of the 20th century and ten from the first quarter of the 2...

Does political music still exist in the United States? With this thought-provoking question as a starting point, ERT journalist Thomas Sideris presents a podcast featuring 20 political songs — ten from the final quarter of the 20th century and ten from the first quarter of the 2...

Commemorating the anniversary of the Polytechnic Uprising The radio series “Unguarded Passage” on Voice of Greece presents a radio documentary commemorating the anniversary of the Polytechnic Uprising, shedding light on the untold story of the radio stations operated by ...

On the occasion of Open Day for Pain and Palliative Care Clinics 2024, the radio series Unguarded Passage presents a compelling podcast on pain management in the palliative care centers of public hospitals. Journalist Thomas Sideris, with extensive personal experience in pain clinics, discusses with...

A podcast for understanding the events and challenges shaping the future of the global political chessboard! The radio series “Unguarded Passage” presents a special thematic podcast that will delve into the significance and consequences of the crucial American elections for the global pol...

Throughout October, Unguarded Passage dedicates itself to the years of fascist and Nazi Occupation and the Liberation of Athens with four powerful radio documentaries. Through oral testimonies, texts, and diaries gathered by documentary creator and ERT journalist Thomas Sideris after years of research,...

"Unguarded Passage" dedicates the entire month of October to the years of fascist and Nazi occupation and the liberation of the city of Athens, featuring four powerful radio documentaries that will be broadcast by Voice of Greece on October 4, 11, 18, and 25, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Oral testimonies,...

“Unguarded Passage” dedicates the entire month of October to the years of fascist and Nazi Occupation and the Liberation of Athens, with four powerful radio documentaries airing on Voice of Greece on October 4, 11, 18, and 25, from 13:00 to 14:00. Through oral testimonies, texts, and dia...

The final part of the 3-part tribute of the show “Unguarded Passage,” researched, written, and presented by ERT journalist Thomas Sideris, broadcast for the first time on Voice of Greece on Friday, September 20, 2024. “Cinnamon from Smyrna”: A radio documentary based on the novel “Cinnamon from Smyrna” b...

This is the second part of the 3-part tribute of the show “Unguarded Passage,” researched, written, and presented by ERT journalist Thomas Sideris. “My Dearest Brother George” : This radio documentary brings to light unknown written records from the period of 1919-1922, focusing particularly on even...

“Unguarded Passage” unveils a valuable document, the unpublished diary of Evangelos Drakopoulos. Drakopoulos records the peaceful and quiet life of the residents of Smyrna and its surroundings in his diary during the years leading up to the Asia Minor Catastrophe. These regular entries provide prec...

On September 1, 1939, Wehrmacht soldiers removed the barrier at the Polish border, a moment captured by the Associated Press. The invasion of Poland by the Wehrmacht on September 1, 1939, marked the beginning of World War II. It was a historic turning point with ramifications...

Το 2023 ήταν μια χρονιά που ξεπέρασε κάθε ρεκόρ, καθώς σημειώθηκε μια από τις μεγαλύτερες πυρκαγιές που γνώρισε ποτέ η Ευρώπη, αποτελώντας έτσι μια από τις χειρότερες περιόδους δασικών πυρκαγιών που έχουν καταγραφεί ποτέ στον γεωγραφικό χώρο της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης. Η Βόρεια Αμερική επλήγη επίσης σφοδρά από δασικές πυρκαγιές, όπως και πολλές χώρες της Νότιας Αμερικής. Χάθηκαν ζωές, καταστράφηκαν περιουσίες και μέσα βιοπορισμού, και κάηκαν πολλά στρέμματα γης παγκοσμίως. Η εκπομπή “Αφύλαχτη Διάβαση”, στην εκπνοή του καλοκαιριού, ανοίγει τον φάκελο των δασικών πυρκαγιών και προσπαθεί να δώσει απαντήσεις σε μερικά από τα σημαντικότερα ερωτήματα που απασχολούν τους πολίτες. Στον ραδιοθάλαμο της ... Read more