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CLOSEPodcast: ΙστορΙΙΕς
In this new series of podcasts, Christy Constantakopoulou, Senior Researcher of the Institute of Historical Research, discusses historical topics, from antiquity till the 20th century, with other members of the Institute. Why did ancient Greeks inscribe texts on their tombs? What did the refugees do when they arrived at Drapetsona? Were the ancient Macedonians Greek? What did the alchemists in Byzantium really do? These are some of the topics we address in this series of podcasts. Our aim is to showcase the work done by the researchers of the Institute of Historical Research and to provide a platform aimed at the general public for learning of new studies and works.
The podcasts are in modern Greek.
Αncient Delos
In this podcast, Christy Constantakopoulou, Senior Researcher in the Institute of Historical Research, and Vyron Antoniadis, Senior Researcher in the Institute of Historical Research, talk about the history of Delos during the archaic and classical periods. Why was the island of Delos so famous? Why are there temples on the island? How did the Delians live? Were they truly ‘parasites of the gods’, as ancient testimonies attest? How did the Athenians impose their control over the administration of the sanctuary and over the lives of the islanders?
The Relationship between Sciences and Orthodoxy
In this podcast, Kostas Tampakis, Senior Researcher in the Institute of Historical Research, talks about the relationship between scientific research and Orthodox religion in the 19th and 20th century. What was the relationship between sciences and orthodoxy in the modern Greek state? Why were there trials for atheism in Volos in the 20th century? Does anti-communist speech and propaganda have anything to do with Orthodox religion and sciences?
The Agricultural Landscape in Byzantium
In this podcast, Maria Leontsini, Senior Researcher in the Institute of Historical Research, talks about the agricultural landscape in Byzantium. What did farmers, shepherds and hunters do during the Middle Byzantine period (7th-12th century CE)? The study of productive activities in the countryside reveals the relationship between the environment and humans, as well as the social and political power.
Solon and the Removal of Debt (seisachtheia)
In this podcast, Vyron Antoniadis, Senior Researcher in the Institute of Historical Research, and Christy Constantakopoulou, Senior Researcher in the Institute, discuss Solon’s legislation. In the early 6th century BCE, Athens went through a massive economic and social crisis. Solon, who was famous for his poetry, was elected leader (archon) of the Athenians in order to solve the crisis. The political and economic legislation that he put forward created the foundations for the later transformation of the Athenian constitution into radical democracy at the end of the 5th century BCE. We talk about the reasons for the crisis, about the creation of debt, and how debt resulted to social and economic instability and political crisis.
The Catholic Population on the Island of Syros
In this podcast, Demetris Kousouris, Associate Researcher in the Institute of Historical Research, talks about the history of the catholic population of Syros during the 19th century. What was the impact of the 1821 War of Independence on the population of the island? Why and how was Hermoupolis founded? Were there tensions between the catholics and the newly arrived orthodox populations?
Domestic and Funeral Furnishings in Antiquity
In this podcast, Demetra Andrianou, Senior Researcher in the Institute of Historical Research, talks about domestic and funeral furnishings. What do we know about furniture in houses in classical antiquity? Can we see class differentiations in the way houses were furnished? Why did ancient Greeks put furniture in their tombs? How do we study ancient fabrics?
Environmental History
In this podcast, Giorgos Vlachos, Associate Researcher in the Institute of Historical Research, talks about the role and importance of Environmental History. What is environmental history? Why do we study the history of the environment? Why were the swamps of Macedonia drained? How did cultivation strategies change over the course the 20th century, and what was their impact on local communities?
Alchemy in Byzantium
In this podcast, Gerasimos Merianos, Senior Researcher in the Institute of Historical Research, talks about Alchemy in Byzantium. Who were the alchemists? What did they do exactly? Could alchemists turn metals in gold? Can we recreate a byzantine alchemic recipe today?
Penelope Delta
In this podcast, Ourania Polykandrioti, Research Director of the Institute of Historical Research, talks about the life and work of the renowned author Penelope Delta.
Refugee Settlement at Drapetsona
In this podcast, Eleni Kyramargiou, Senior Researcher of the Institute of Historical Research, talks about the refugee settlement at Drapetsona after 1922. What happened in the area after the population exchange? What was the daily life of the refugees? What was the impact of the refugee settlement in the area?
Funerary Inscriptions
In this podcast, Giorgos Athanasiades, PhD student (Athens University) and Research Associate of the Institute of Historical Studies in the funded programme ‘Inscriptions of Macedonia’, talks about the funerary inscriptions between the 3rd century BCE and the 3rd century CE. Why did ancient Greeks write inscriptions on their tombs? What kind of information did they record on these texts? Funerary inscriptions reveal unknown aspects of ancient Greek life, such as the relations between married couples and whether the Greeks loved their pets.