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Historical Walks

Marilena Katsimi

“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: Tracing the History of Greek Communism | 12 Oct. 2024
TThis episode's guest is historian Kostis Karpozilos, who has written one of the bestselling history books of 2024, titled Greek Communism: A Transnational History. We discuss with him an exceptionally original framework that he develops in his book to understand both the origins and political id...
Tracing the History of Greek Communism | 12 Oct. 2024, 13:00
The guest on this Saturday’s episode of “Historical Walks” is historian Kostis Karpozilos, who has written one of the bestselling history books of 2024, titled Greek Communism: A Transnational History. We will discuss with him an exceptionally original framework that he develops in his book to understand both the origins and political identity of Greek communists from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. The protagonists of the Greek communist movement during this period were all born outside of Greece. This means, as the author argues and substantiates, that Greek communism as a movement and practice is a continuous ... Read more
Historical Walks: PASOK under Andreas and the Crisis | 05 Oct. 2024
In light of the upcoming elections for PASOK's new leader, "Historical Walks" takes us back to the 1980s, when Andreas Papandreou's PASOK dominated Greece's political landscape. Political scientist and strategic communications advisor, Ilias Tsaousakis, reflects on the governments led by PASOK, with...
Historical Walks: A guide for growing old | 28 Sept. 2024
On Saturday, September 28, 2024, on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons (October 1), “Historical Walks” hosted geriatrician Evridiki Kravvariti, who will talk to us comprehensively about aging. We discussed how to care for our elderly parents and how to prepare for our own...
Historical Walks: The evolution of Alzheimer’s disease until today | 21 Sept. 2024
In honor of World Alzheimer's Day (09/21), this episode of "Historical Walks" featured guest neurophysiologist Giannis Sotiropoulos, in an exploration of the phenomenon of Alzheimer's disease, which is developing into a pandemic.Starting with German psychiatrist Alois Alzheimer, the show focused on...
‘Pre’historical Walks with Guide Yiannis Manetas | 14 Sept. 2024
Guided by Yiannis Manetas, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Biology at the University of Patras and author, we explore the transition from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic era and the significant changes it brought to human life. The focus is on the domestication of plants and animals, wh...
The Adventures of Greek Borders 1830-1947 | 07 Sept. 2024
Few know that the Greece we recognize today was formed gradually. From the establishment of the Greek state in 1830 to the final annexation of the Dodecanese in 1947, Greece's borders were shaped over time.On this episode of "Historical Walks," Professor Kostis Tsitselikis from the Department of Balkan,...
A Musical Journey Through Greek Rock with Kostas Giannakopoulos | 31 Aug. 2024
On this episode of Historical Walks" with Marilena Katsimi, music producer and educator Kostas Giannakopoulos takes us on a musical journey through Greek rock, with a special focus on the role of language. From the 1960s to today, the show will delve into the songs that transformed the Greek rock...
In Nisyros with Alexandros Giannios | 24 Aug. 2024
One of the most beautiful and authentic festivals in the Dodecanese takes place every year on August 22-23 at the Holy Monastery of Panagia Kyra in Nisyros, celebrating the nine days after the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. This eposide of “Historical Walks” features Alexandros Giannios, a musician, fil...
“Historical Walks” tribute to Cyprus (part II) with guest researcher Maria Tsartsianidou | 17 Aug. 2024
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...