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In this podcast, Vyron Antoniadis, Senior Researcher in the Institute of Historical Research, and Christy Constantakopoulou, Senior Researcher in the Institute of Historical Research, talk about the story of Gilgamesh. Who was Gilgamesh? How does the story of Gilgamesh survive? When was it composed? Who was the author of the epic poem? In what language was the poem written? What adventures does the epic poem describe? What is the relationship of Gilgamesh with his friend Enkidu? Does Gilgamesh visit the land of the dead? What is the relationship between Gilgamesh and Homer’s Odysseus? Is the story of the flood included in the poem? Does Gilgamesh find the plant of immortality? Do the stories of Gilgamesh have an educational function?
In this podcast, Despoina Nazou, Post-doctoral Researcher at the Institute of Historical Research, talks about the field of anthropology of tourism. What does the field of anthropology of tourism concern? How is it related with the wider field of social anthropology? What is the role of tourism for Greece in the 21st century? How is tourism related to the economy? What is an “authentic experience” for tourists? What is free time? Why did Mykonos develop as a primary tourist destination? Does unregulated tourist development threaten our way of life?
Dr. Panagiotis Dallas‘ research team has developed a new generation of sponges that, by incorporating special Covalent Organic Frameworks, absorb almost all mercury (99% of the metal content in the water under 300 minute constant flow) and dissolved oil (>90% in 200 minutes and 100% after a few hours) from water. This pioneering research was published in the leading journal Materials Advances.
Dr Christos Riziotis, Director of Research at the TPCI/NHRF, was awarded the “Excellent Paper Award” for his Invited Talk entitled “Photonics as Enabling Technology for Telecommunications, Sensing, Biomedical, Quantum Devices, and Systems”, at the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Topics on Measurement and Simulation (ATOMS 2026), held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Events
Combatting hunger: Food scarcity and everyday strategies in First World War Salonika
Kostis Gotsinas, Senior Researcher SNR, IHR | NHRF
Onzième Convention Internationale d’Histoire et des Cultures de l’Alimentation
11:45
Université de Tours
Combatting hunger: Food scarcity and everyday strategies in First World War Salonika
Kostis Gotsinas, Senior Researcher SNR, IHR | NHRF
Onzième Convention Internationale d’Histoire et des Cultures de l’Alimentation
11:45
Université de Tours
Οθωμανικές πηγές σχετικές με τις οχυρώσεις του πυροβολικού. Το παράδειγμα των οθωμανικών καταστιχώσεων των φρουρίων της Βορειοδυτικής Πελοποννήσου κατά τα πρώτα χρόνια της βασιλείας του Σουλεϊμάν του Μεγαλοπρεπή
Elias Kolovos and Mohammad Shariat-Panahi
1st International Scientific Meeting: Architecture of Early and Transitional Artillery Fortifications in the Eastern Mediterranean (15th – early 16th century)
12:35
University of Patras, Department of Architecture
Οθωμανικές πηγές σχετικές με τις οχυρώσεις του πυροβολικού. Το παράδειγμα των οθωμανικών καταστιχώσεων των φρουρίων της Βορειοδυτικής Πελοποννήσου κατά τα πρώτα χρόνια της βασιλείας του Σουλεϊμάν του Μεγαλοπρεπή
Elias Kolovos and Mohammad Shariat-Panahi
1st International Scientific Meeting: Architecture of Early and Transitional Artillery Fortifications in the Eastern Mediterranean (15th – early 16th century)
12:35
University of Patras, Department of Architecture
Entre Orient et Occident : vocabulaire et imaginaire des Lumières néohelléniques
Alexandra Sfoini, Research Director SNR, IHR | NHRF
Le défi des Lumières. Enjeux intellectuels et politiques
11:45
Institut histoInstitut historique allemand, Collège de France, Maison de la recherche de la Faculté des Lettres de Sorbonne Université, Parisrique allemand,
Entre Orient et Occident : vocabulaire et imaginaire des Lumières néohelléniques
Alexandra Sfoini, Research Director SNR, IHR | NHRF
Le défi des Lumières. Enjeux intellectuels et politiques
11:45
Institut histoInstitut historique allemand, Collège de France, Maison de la recherche de la Faculté des Lettres de Sorbonne Université, Parisrique allemand,
Islands for Sale: The Market for Governance in the Late Medieval Aegean
Marina Koumanoudi, Senior Researcher SBR, IHR | NHRF
The Sale of Governance in Pre-Modern Europe and the Mediterranean Workshop, 19-20 June 2026
13:30
University of Vienna, Institute of Austrian Historical Research
Islands for Sale: The Market for Governance in the Late Medieval Aegean
Marina Koumanoudi, Senior Researcher SBR, IHR | NHRF
The Sale of Governance in Pre-Modern Europe and the Mediterranean Workshop, 19-20 June 2026
13:30
University of Vienna, Institute of Austrian Historical Research
Press Releases
The NHRF at the 1st Aristotle Innovation Forum: Research and Innovation as a Driver of Sustainable Development
The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) participated in the 1st Aristotle Innovation Forum (17–23 May 2026, Thessaloniki), presenting cutting-edge research approaches in the fields of innovation, health, materials, and digital technologies.
The NHRF at the 1st Aristotle Innovation Forum: Research and Innovation as a Driver of Sustainable Development
The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) participated in the 1st Aristotle Innovation Forum (17–23 May 2026, Thessaloniki), presenting cutting-edge research approaches in the fields of innovation, health, materials, and digital technologies.
Systematic underwater archaeological research in Greece is among the most demanding and expensive fields of scientific activity, particularly when conducted in remote island regions where access is limited, and infrastructure is minimal or entirely absent. The implementation of such missions requires substantial financial resources, highly specialised personnel, and complex operational planning.
Systematic underwater archaeological research in Greece is among the most demanding and expensive fields of scientific activity, particularly when conducted in remote island regions where access is limited, and infrastructure is minimal or entirely absent. The implementation of such missions requires substantial financial resources, highly specialised personnel, and complex operational planning.
The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) announces that two major research projects of the Institute of Historical Research, have received grants by the General Secretariat for the Aegean and Island Policy for the year 2026. These projects are “Underwater Archaeological Research in Kasos and Karpathos” and “Defining Ancient Coastlines in Kimolos and Melos”.
The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) announces that two major research projects of the Institute of Historical Research, have received grants by the General Secretariat for the Aegean and Island Policy for the year 2026. These projects are “Underwater Archaeological Research in Kasos and Karpathos” and “Defining Ancient Coastlines in Kimolos and Melos”.