On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons – celebrated every year on October 1st following a 1990 resolution of the UN General Assembly – “Historical Walks” turns its gaze to aging and the many ways it shapes our lives.
Thanasis Samaras was one of the first to bring stand-up comedy to Greece – and he’s probably the only comedian in the world who also drives a taxi.
September 24, 1828... Ioannis Kapodistrias establishes the country’s first postal service. The “mentzilia”, as they were called, were postal riders paid by the state, who carried messages to every corner of the country on horseback.
"Time in Greece" revisits history... highlighting postal stories, traci...
On the night of September 6th, 1955, a Turkish mob attacked the Greek neighborhoods of Constantinople, looting, burning, raping, killing. That dreadful night, a 19-year-old girl encountered both evil and kindness, in the faces of her Turkish neighbors, people she had known all her life. A story about...
One of the most violent assaults by state and employers against workers took place in Lattimer, Pennsylvania (USA) in 1897. A major uprising and strike of 10,000 coal miners ended with the killing of 19 workers.
Layoffs, wage cuts, rising rents in the shacks where miners lived next to the pits, hostility...
On Wednesday, 3 September 2025, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the September Pogrom and the 60th anniversary of the mass expulsions of Greek residents of Istanbul – two tragic events with immense consequences for Hellenism of the City – “Remarkable Personalities”, hosted by Stavroula Karali, we...
Rosa Imvrioti… A monumental chapter—one of the most remarkable—in the history of education in Greece. An educator who transformed teaching methods and a pioneer in special education, she founded the first school for children with intellectual disabilities in 1937.
But her mission was not confined to th...
Η Χρυσούλα Δημοπούλου εργαζόταν ως μεταφράστρια, μεγάλωνε μόνη της ένα δεκάχρονο παιδί κι έψαχνε ένα δεύτερο επάγγελμα, για να μπορεί βιοπορίζεται επαρκώς. Η κοινωνικότητά της κι η αγάπη της για τον τουρισμό την έστρεψαν στο ταξί, όμως για μεγάλο διάστημα χρειαζόταν να αποδεικνύει καθημερινά την αξία της, δουλεύοντας σε ένα από τα πιο ανδροκρατούμενα επαγγέλματα. Παρ’ όλες τις δυσκολίες, όμως, κατάφερε να έρθει πιο κοντά στο όνειρό της: να ξεναγεί επισκέπτες σε κάθε γωνιά της Αθήνας. Το podcast εντάσσεται στη σειρά Ταξί: Ιστορίες από το πίσω κάθισμα. Αφηγητής: Χρυσούλα Δημοπούλου Συνέντευξη: Χρήστος Γεωργουδάκης Δημιουργία Podcast: Χρήστος Γεωργουδάκης Σχεδιασμός Ήχου: Σπύρος ... Read more
In the third and final part of the program’s tribute, on Saturday, August 16, we examined the social and political dimensions of the Greek panigyri: Does panigyri have a political character? What happens with the panigyri of minorities? Can a panigyri be an expression of identity, but also a tool f...
"Stou Paschalia" is one of the oldest cafés in Ikaria, in continuous operation since 1920. Zacharias Pedos “closes his eyes and remembers” the feasts, the unforgettable jokes, the aromas, and the simplicity of a time that no longer exists.
Narration: Zacharias PedosResearch: Chrysanthi Foti...
Voice of Greece and the program “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi, invite listeners on a radio journey into the world of the panigyri—that timeless celebration of faith, community, and tradition.
With us on this journey is ethnologist, folklorist, and traditional dance...
A journey into the world of the panigyri—that timeless celebration of faith, community, and tradition.
Yiannis Siarpas studied business administration, but office life didn’t suit him. Drawn instead to the energy of nightlife and the social side of bartending, he found his calling behind the bar. The early loss of his father, however, marked a turning point—prompting a complete shift in direction. Tha...
“Historical Walks” takes us on a journey from the great trading empires of the 17th century to the aggressive tariff policies of Donald Trump today.
Guest in the Voice of Greece studio is Panos Tsakloglou, Professor of International and European Economic Studies at the Athens Unive...
Michalis, Christos, and Sotiria share a common heritage — and a lasting fascination with the chilling stories told to them by the elders as they were growing up. Through their vivid narration, we are transported to Kozani in the 1960s, a time when light was scarce and supernatural beings seemed to l...
History smells of rebellion—of the fight for justice and human dignity. It’s 14 July 1789. The Bastille falls, and with it, the tyrants who ruled within. The people rise. The French Revolution begins. That grim fortress—symbol of absolute power, suffering, and exploitation—collapses like a house of card...
Beneath the rugged landscape of Serifos, hidden behind the rusting remnants of its abandoned mines, lies a powerful story of exploitation, resilience, and human dignity—largely unknown to the average visitor.
This story is brought to light through the work of journalist Alexandra Christakaki and h...
From a young age, Takis knew he wanted to spend his life close to nature—surrounded by trees, birds, flowers, and, of course… bears. In the village of Skliro, where he was born, he built a cabin at the edge of the forest, right next to the country’s largest bear habitat.
This podcast is part of th...
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