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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.

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....
“Historical Walks” Easter special (Part I) | 19 Apr. 2025
In the Easter special of the program "Historical Walks" with Marilena Katsimi, Miranda Terzopoulou, folklorist, ethnologist, and close collaborator of the late Domna Samiou, guides us through the rich tradition of Easter folk songs. She unravels the stories and symbols that span from Lent to Holy Week,...
Between Waves and Shores: The lives of sailors – Part II | 12 Apr. 2025
The “Historical Walks” series on Voice of Greece sets sail on a journey into the world of sailors, both at sea and on land. Giorgos Tsimouris, emeritus professor of social anthropology at Panteion University, explores the trials and tribulations of those who dedicate their lives to the open waters—...
Between Waves and Shores: The lives of sailors (Part I) | 05 Apr. 2025
The “Historical Walks” series on Voice of Greece sets sail on a journey into the world of sailors, both at sea and on land. In the next two episodes, Giorgos Tsimouris, emeritus professor of social anthropology at Panteion University, explores the trials and tribulations of those who dedicate their liv...
Historical Walks: Dimitris Bacharas explains “How and why we reached the Greek Revolution” | 29 Mar. 2025
“Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi hosts historian Dimitris Baharas on the occasion of his new book, How and Why the Greek Revolution Came to Be (“Πώς και γιατί φτάσαμε στην ελληνική επανάσταση”). Together, they take us on a journey through the Peloponnese to explore the lives of the prokritoi—the local rulers of Morea. The goal is to understand how and why they chose to revolt.What drove men, mostly in their sixties, to abandon the security of their social and economic status and take up arms in 1821?What common traits defined this group, and what were their shared aspirations?What role did the Filiki Eteria (Society of Friends) play ... Read more
Filmmaker Dimitris Indares about his film ‘Lenaki, the Curse of Fire’ | 22 Mar. 2025
On the occasion of World Poetry Day and the Greek Independence Day anniversary of March 25th, the show “Historical Walks” takes a journey back to the pre-revolutionary years, following the thread of our folk poetry. Through a folk song that appears in various versions acr...
Historical Walks: The Greeks of Egypt | 15 Mar. 2025
The Egyptian Greeks are perhaps the most well-known Greek community in the world. What is the historical origin of the settlement of Greeks in this country? What were the motivations behind this human mobility of Greeks towards Egypt? What was the identity – economic, political, and cultural –...
The Greeks of Egypt | 15 Mar. 2025, 13:00
The Egyptian Greeks are perhaps the most well-known Greek community in the world. What is the historical origin of the settlement of Greeks in this country? What were the motivations behind this human mobility of Greeks towards Egypt? What was the identity – economic, political, and cultural – of ...
Historical Walks: Feminism Today – Struggles, Demands, Challenges | 08 Mar. 2025
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi opens a public discussion on the feminist movement in the modern era. Guided by Nancy Papathanasiou, clinical psychologist and co-scientific director of Orlando LGBT+, we explore gender inequalities and the ch...
Historical Walks: The history of the Greeks of Tashkent | 01 Mar. 2025
“Historical Walks” travels to the distant Uzbekistan and speaks with the president of the Greek Community of Tashkent, Mr. Kostas Politis. The Uzbeks have a deep affection for the Greeks. They hold Alexander the Great in great admiration and also celebrate Vasilis Hatzipanagi, one...
Historical Walks: Portugal – Greece _ So close… So far… | 22 Feb. 2025
In 2024, Greece and Portugal marked 50 years since the restoration of democracy, while Italy commemorated 80 years since the fall of fascism. On the occasion of these anniversaries, events and initiatives were organized both nationally and internationally to emphasize that democracy is not a given and...
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