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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.

Greek hip hop: Exploring the ‘new political song’ guided by Michalis Gelasakis | 07 Dec. 2024
On Saturday, December 7, 2024, the show “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi delved into Greek hip hop—a cultural movement that resonates deeply with a significant segment of Greece’s youth. The murder of Alexandros Grigoropoulos 16 years ago and that of Pavlos Fyssas five years later were pivotal mom...
Historical Walks: Maria Stratigaki about “violence against women” | 30 Nov. 2024
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25), "Historical Walks" on Voice of Greece host a discussion with Maria Stratigaki, Emeritus Professor at the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University and Deputy Mayor for Social Solidarity and...
“Historical Walks” tribute to the Anniv. of the Gorgopotamos Bridge Explosion | 23 Nov. 2024
The explosion of the Gorgopotamos Bridge on November 25, 1942, stands as one of the most iconic moments of the Greek National Resistance during the Occupation. ELAS and EDES, two resistance organizations from opposing factions, joined forces under the guidance of British agents to disrupt...
Historical Walks: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims | 08 Nov. 2024
This episode of "Historical Walks" is dedicated to the victims of road traffic collisions.The statistics are shocking: 1,200,000 people lose their lives every year worldwide. It is the leading cause of death for children and young people aged 5 to 29. Greece is one of the highest-ranking countries...
Historical Walks: the history and evolution of ADHD in children and adults | 02 Nov. 2024
October is recognized as ADHD Awareness Month, focusing on raising understanding and support for individuals with Attention Deficit and/or Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).In a journey through the history of ADHD, Historical Walks presents a comprehensive overview of one of the most frequently discussed...
The importance of national anniversaries and collective memory | 26 Oct. 2024
In this episode of "Historical Walks", historian and author Menelaos Charalambidis engages in a discussion with Marilena Katsimi, focusing on the significance of national anniversaries and their political importance as living tools of memory, in light of the upcoming October 28 celebrations. They...
Historical Walks: In the footsteps of collaborationism with Menelaos Charalambidis | 19 Oct. 2024
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, "Historical Walks" traveled back to the tumultuous 1940s, focusing on the phenomenon of collaborationism, guided by historian Menelaos Charalambidis. The study of Greek collaborationism during the occupation is a nationally uncomfortable topic, revealing that not the...
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...