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Historical Walks

“Historical Walks”, ERT’s award-winning show, returns to the radio of Voice of Greece. Marilena Katsimi and her guests take you on a tour of Greece and the world, presenting topics from contemporary history and the historicity of current issues. The show, featuring recognized scientists, attempts to contribute to the promotion and demystification of difficult and often deliberately forgotten historical topics through the popularization of knowledge and to promote public debate.

“Historical Walks” – The Distomo Massacre, Part II | 21 June 2025
Saturday, 10 June 1944. The Axis is collapsing, and World War II is nearing its end. Yet the summer of 1944 proves to be the most tragic in Greece, as the hatred of the defeated Nazis turns against those they deem unworthy of life. These were not only armed fighters or resistance members, but also civilians.In...
Distomo 1944: “Trauma and Memory” | 14.06.2025
Saturday, 10 June 1944. The Axis is collapsing, and World War II is nearing its end. Yet the summer of 1944 proves to be the most tragic in Greece, as the hatred of the defeated Nazis turns against those they deem unworthy of life. These were not only armed fighters or resistance members, but also civilians.In...
Biodiversity and the Environment | 07 June 2025, 13:00
On the occasion of World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th, the show “Historical Walks” focuses on the concept of biodiversity in Greece and worldwide on Saturday, June 7th, at 1:00 p.m. The guest of the episode is Panagiotis Pafilis, Professor of Animal Diversity at the Department of ...
Lefkadian Stories | 31 May 2025
“Historical Walks” takes us to Lefkada — the Ionian island that stands apart from the rest of the Heptanese. Unlike the others, Lefkada is not quite an island but a natural extension of Aetolia-Acarnania, connected by a narrow causeway across the lagoon. This distinctiveness is also ...
Lefkadian Stories | 31 May 2025, 13:00
This Saturday, "Historical Walks" takes us to Lefkada — the Ionian island that stands apart from the rest of the Heptanese. Unlike the others, Lefkada is not quite an island but a natural extension of Aetolia-Acarnania, connected by a narrow causeway across the lagoon. This distinctiveness is also r...
Adoptions of Greek children in America after the Civil War | 24 May 2025, 13:00
A long-concealed chapter of modern Greek history is brought to light through the meticulous research of Belgian Hellenist and author Gonda Van Steen. Her book, Wanted: Children from Greece — Adoptions in Cold War America, unveils a poignant story: in the turbulent years following the Greek Civil War, a...
The Greeks of America (Part II) | 17 May 2025
In the second episode of “Historical Walks” dedicated to the story of Greek Americans, we continue our insightful discussion with historian Professor Alexander Kitroeff, focusing on the post–World War II years. The war marked a major turning point in how Greek immigrants were viewed by American socie...
The Greeks of America (Part II) | 17 May 2025, 13:00
In the second episode of "Historical Walks" dedicated to the story of Greek Americans, we continue our insightful discussion with historian Professor Alexander Kitroeff, focusing on the post–World War II years. The war marked a major turning point in how Greek immigrants were viewed by American s...
Greek Immigration to the USA | 10 May 2025
“Historical Walks” opens the chapter on Greek immigration to the United States—from the late 19th century to the present day.On this episode, we follow Professor Emeritus of History at Haverford College in Pennsylvania, Alexander Kitroeff, as he traces the journey of the early Greek immigrants—from the vil...
Greek Immigration to the USA | 10 May 2025, 13:00
This Saturday, May 10, "Historical Walks" opens the chapter on Greek immigration to the United States—from the late 19th century to the present day. In the first episode, we follow Professor Emeritus of History at Haverford College in Pennsylvania, Alexander Kitroeff, as he traces the journey of t...
Paxoi: History, memory, and song | 03 May 2025
On Saturday, May 3rd, “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi took us on a journey to Paxoi — the small Ionian island of rare beauty and layered history. Guest of the episode was Spyros Bogdanos, former mayor of Paxoi for twelve years and a dedicated researcher of the island’s history and fol...
Paxoi: History, memory, and song | 03 May 2025, 13:00
On Saturday, May 3rd at 13:00, “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi takes us on a journey to Paxoi — the small Ionian island of rare beauty and layered history. Guest of the episode is Spyros Bogdanos, former mayor of Paxoi for twelve years and a dedicated researcher of the island’s history and fol...
The customs of Bright Week | 26 Apr. 2025
Bright Week—the most radiant week of the year in Greek tradition—follows Holy Week and runs from Easter Sunday to Thomas Sunday. Also known as the “New Week,” it marks a time of renewal and joyous celebration.On this episode of "Historical Walks", folklorist and ethnologist Miranda Terzopoulou joins Marilena Katsimi an...
The customs of Bright Week | 26 Apr. 2025, 13:00
Folklorist and ethnologist Miranda Terzopoulou joins Marilena Katsimi on the radio program “Historical Walks”, airing Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 13:00 on Voice of Greece. Bright Week—the most radiant week of the year in Greek tradition—follows Holy Week and runs from Easter Sunday to Thomas Sunday....
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