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| Ancient Brauron: The Sanctuary of the Goddess of Women | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:15:54 | |
Imagine witnessing a sacred ritual of antiquity, at a sanctuary near the mouth of the Erasinos River in eastern Attica. Before you, a group of young girls dressed in yellow robes move rhythmically around an altar, holding burning torches. You hear people whisper that they are the arktoi – the “little bears” of the goddess Artemis, the deity worshipped here. In this episode, we journey to the Sanctuary of Artemis at Brauron. We uncover the secrets of this initiation rite and follow the footsteps of Iphigenia – from her near-sacrifice at Aulis to her mythical cenotaph at Brauron. It is a journey to a place where womanhood and motherhood were honoured as nowhere else in the ancient world. This episode was created by Marketing Greece for Hellenic Heritage. | |||
| The Sanctuary of the Great Gods in Samothrace: Mysteries for Gods with Hidden Names | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:22:26 | |
In this episode, we explore the mystical island of Samothrace and step into the inner sanctum of one of the most enigmatic sanctuaries of the ancient world – the Sanctuary of the Great Gods – to uncover the sacred rites performed there. To be initiated, your origin, gender, and social status meant nothing. What mattered was your faith in the gods and the oath of silence you would keep forever. From the initiation of Philip II and Olympias, parents of Alexander the Great, to the celebrated statue of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, we unravel the thread of a cult that promised a more pious and just life, protection at sea and, of course, a privileged place in the Underworld. This episode was created by Marketing Greece for Hellenic Heritage. | |||
| Pella: The capital of the ancient Macedonian kingdom | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:21:06 | |
As you walk across the Macedonian plain, among the ruins of an ancient city, imagine that what you would once have heard here, thousands of years ago, was the sound of waves breaking on the shore. How could a city that now lies 25 kilometres from the coast once have had a harbour, a sea breeze and streets leading to every corner of the known world? In this episode, we follow the traces of ancient Pella – a city that became the capital of the Macedonian kingdom, where Philip II of Macedon ruled and Alexander the Great was born. Built with geometric precision and a grandeur, it was worthy of an empire that stretched deep into the East. This episode was created by Marketing Greece for Hellenic Heritage. | |||
| The Archaeological Site of Sangri on Naxos: The All-Marble Temple of the Aegean | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:19:20 | |
In this episode, we travel to the fertile interior of Naxos and climb a low hill at Gyroulas, south of the village of Sangri. There, we discover a sanctuary dedicated to Demeter and Persephone, with a temple that marked a turning point in the history of architecture. The story begins with open-air rituals around 800 BC and gatherings of worship, possibly linked to a mystery cult, beneath the first known semi-translucent marble roof in Greece. And it concludes almost a thousand years later with the conversion of the temple into an Early Christian church and the addition of a monastic complex producing olive oil and wine. The archaeological site of Sangri preserves this layered history across the centuries. This episode is a journey through light, the fertility of the earth and the enduring sacredness of a place that refuses to fade. This episode was created by Marketing Greece for Hellenic Heritage. | |||
| The Archaeological Site of Kerameikos: The suburb of the Living and the Dead in ancient Athens | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:20:11 | |
In this episode, we wander to the north-western edge of ancient Athens, to what the historian Thucydides called the “most beautiful suburb” – Kerameikos – where the River Eridanos gave life to potters’ workshops and serenity to the city’s dead. We discover how Themistocles’ wall divided the area into two and follow the Street of the Tombs in ancient Athens’ most important cemetery, seeking the stories behind the funerary stele of Dexileos, the imposing marble bull from the burial enclosure of Dionysios of Kollytos and the relief of Hegeso. From the two great gates of the city walls – the Dipylon and the Sacred Gate – to the place where the great Athenian statesman Pericles delivered the Funeral Oration for those who fell during the first year of the Peloponnesian War (430 BC), Kerameikos reveals itself not as a silent place of death, but as an eternal mirror of Athenian glory, art and everyday life. And perhaps more striking still, it introduces us to the faces and families of ancient Athens. This episode was created by Marketing Greece for Hellenic Heritage. | |||
| The Tsiatsiapas Mansion: A Window into 18th-Century Kastoria | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:14:45 | |
The Tsiatsiapas Mansion, built in 1754 in the Apozari district of Kastoria, is not simply a beautiful house. It is an entire world, preserving the history of an era that shaped the city. There are walls painted from end to end, with cities that look real but are not… with roosters, dragons and other curious symbols. There are coloured skylights and carved wooden decoration, all features that define the mansion’s splendour. But how did this splendour reach its owners? How did 18th-century trade, and fur in particular, become their ticket to Europe, bringing back elements of Baroque and Rococo style in woodcarvings and wall paintings? Entering the Tsiatsiapas Mansion of Kastoria, we look for the traces of a time that made this lakeside city in northern Greece renowned in the capitals of Europe. This episode was created by Marketing Greece for Hellenic Heritage. | |||
| Casa Romana: The house in Kos that warded off evil | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:14:23 | |
Before you even take a step inside the Casa Romana in Kos, a single word – carved into marble – awaits you. What made the owner of this house choose such an inscription? In this episode, we take you into the heart of the aristocratic quarter of Roman Kos, in the 2nd century AD, entering an impressive mansion with peristyles, courtyards with fountains, marblework, and mosaics. Today, the inscription at the entrance feels like a message. You are not simply stepping into an ancient house, but into a space built to protect, to impress and to endure. You’ll imagine the banquets and the people who once lived here – as well as the challenges this household faced. Because its story is not only one of luxury – but also one of resilience. This episode was created by Marketing Greece for Hellenic Heritage. | |||
| Thassos: A green paradise in the Aegean | 07 août 2024 | 00:20:18 | |
In this episode, we take you to Thassos, Greece’s Emerald isle in the Aegean. Arriving by ferry from Kavala in northern Greece, we explore an island of unforgettable colours… forest greens, blue seas and golden beaches. Famous since ancient times for its pure white marble, it continues to dazzle today, from its picturesque coastal and mountain villages to its olive groves and beehives. We explore the port Limenas’ cultural sites and archaeological museum, and we spoil you with beaches that rival each other for beauty … one boasting not one but two stretches of sand and an ancient marble quarry to explore. The best swimming spot of the lot? Without doubt, Giola Lagoon... you'll understand why. And we take you to the village square of Kastri, where Mr Kostas awaits you with a glass of tsipouro – but not before you’ve solved his riddles. This episode of Discovergreece.com’s podcasts is sponsored by the Tourism Partnership of Kavala & Thassos. Follow us for more travel inspiration!
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| The Asclepion of Kos and the legacy of Hippocrates (part2) | 14 juil. 2024 | 00:20:23 | |
In this episode, we travel to the Asclepion of Kos, one of the original healing centres of the ancient world, and explore the extraordinary legacy of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. We take a tour of the archaeological site – imagining what it was like with altars, statues and running fountains, as well as doctors treating patients with mystical and herbal remedies. And we take a look at the life of Hippocrates and how he was responsible for introducing a scientific approach to medicine that changed the world. This episode of Discovergreece.com’s podcasts is sponsored by Ikos Resorts. With special thanks to archaeologist Fani Seroglou, of the Ephorate of Antiquities of the Dodecanese, for her valued contribution. Follow us for more travel inspiration!
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| Asclepius and the healing centres of the ancient world (part 1) | 12 juil. 2024 | 00:18:39 | |
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Asclepius, the god of medicine and healing. We look at who he was and how he became famous throughout ancient Greece. The son of Apollo, he was born a mortal but was destined to acquire divine status and his gift of healing led to the creation of Asclepieia across the ancient Greek world. With stadiums and theatres, they were the original holistic healing centres, where treatment of the soul was a prerequisite for treatment of the body, and the mystical dimension was ever-present through the worship of Asclepius and other gods. Together, they laid the foundations on which Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, built. Got an itch to find out more? The doctor will see you now!| This episode of Discovergreece.com’s podcasts is sponsored by Ikos Resorts. With special thanks to archaeologist Fani Seroglou, of the Ephorate of Antiquities of the Dodecanese, for her valued contribution. Follow us for more travel inspiration!
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| Korfu und die künstlerische Bewegung der Ionischen Schule | 12 sept. 2023 | 00:22:45 | |
In dieser Folge begeben wir uns nach Korfu und werfen gemeinsam einen Blick in die Vergangenheit, um eine künstlerische Bewegung kennenzulernen, die Mitte des 17. Jahrhunderts auf den Ionischen Inseln entstand und bis etwa Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts andauerte. Sie ist als Ionische Schule bekannt und beeinflusste die Kunst auf den Ionischen Inseln und später auch die Kunst des modernen Griechenlands. Wir werden dir die Geschichte der Ionischen Schule näherbringen und herausfinden, wie sie Malerei, Literatur und Musik in der Region beeinflusst hat. Außerdem empfehlen wir dir Museen auf Korfu, in denen du noch heute die Werke der führenden Köpfe dieser Kunstrichtung bewundern kannst.
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| Das unerwartete Museum für asiatische Kunst in Korfu | 12 sept. 2023 | 00:38:10 | |
In dieser Folge befassen wir uns mit dem Museum für Asiatische Kunst - dem einzigen Museum in Griechenland, das ausschließlich der Kunst und den Antiquitäten Asiens gewidmet ist. Es ist in einem der beeindruckendsten Gebäude in der Altstadt von Korfu untergebracht, dem Palast von St. Michael und St. Georg - der wiederum seine eigene einzigartige Geschichte hat. Im Gegensatz zum Rest Griechenlands stand Korfu nicht unter osmanischer Herrschaft. Jedoch viele westliche Nationen beherrschten die Insel, darunter auch die Briten, die den Palast bauten. Sicherlich fragst du dich, wie ein Museum mit Grafiken aus Japan, China und den Ländern Südost- und Zentralasiens hier auf einer Insel des Ionischen Meers gelandet ist. In diesem Folge klären wir alle deine Fragen und stellen dir diese einzigartigen Kulturen vor, die du bei deinem Besuch auf Korfu entdecken kannst.
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| Die faszinierende Geschichte der Alten Festung von Korfu | 12 sept. 2023 | 00:15:21 | |
In dieser Folge zeigen wir dir die in der Altstadt von Korfu gelegene Alte Festung, die von der UNESCO zum Weltkulturerbe erklärt wurde. Wir erzählen dir die Geschichte der beeindruckenden Festung, die größtenteils von den Venezianern, die Korfu über 400 Jahre lang regierten, erbaut wurde. Die Geschichte der Festung gibt dir einen Einblick in die Geschichte der Eroberer und Herrscher, die die Identität der Insel geprägt und eine der sichersten Festungsanlagen im Mittelmeerraum geschaffen haben. Eine deiner ersten Fragen könnte lauten: Warum nennt man sie alt? Die Antwort ist einfach. Sie soll sich von einer neueren venezianischen Festung unterscheiden, mit der sie einst durch eine Umfassungsmauer verbunden war, die die Altstadt umschloss. Aber wie du gleich herausfinden wirst, ist Korfus größtes Monument (zumindest von der Größe her) wirklich zeitlos. Lass uns jetzt starten!
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| Corfu and the artistic movement of the Ionian School | 10 août 2023 | 00:25:29 | |
In this episode, we are in Corfu where we go back in time and take a look at an artistic movement that began in the Ionian Islands in the mid-17th century and lasted until around the mid-19th century. Known as the Ionian School, it influenced the art of the Ionian Islands and later the art of modern Greece. We'll introduce you to the history of the Ionian School and explore how it influenced painting, literature and music in the region. And through it, we will recommend museums in Corfu, where you can still admire works by the leaders of this artistic movement.
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| The unexpected Museum of Asian Art in Corfu | 06 août 2023 | 00:44:22 | |
In this episode, we introduce you to the Museum of Asian Art – the only museum in Greece dedicated exclusively to the art and antiquities of Asia. It is housed in one of the most impressive buildings in Corfu Old Town, the Palace of St Michael and St George – which in turn carries its own unique history. Corfu didn’t experience Ottoman rule like the rest of Greece. But many Western nations did rule the island, including the British who built the palace. You must be wondering how a museum with artwork from Japan, China and countries of Southeast and Central Asia ended up here, on an island in the Ionian Sea. This podcast will answer all your questions and bring you closer to the fascinating art of Asia, whether you listen from afar or (for the best experience) before you visit the museum.
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| The fascinating history of the Old Fortress of Corfu | 03 août 2023 | 00:17:17 | |
In this episode, we take you on a tour of the Old Fortress of Corfu, located in the island’s Old Town, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We tell you the story of the iconic fortress, which was largely built by the Venetians who ruled Corfu for over 400 years. Through its history, you will be introduced to all the conquerors and rulers who have passed through the island, shaping its identity and creating one of the strongest fortifications in the Mediterranean. Your first question might be: Why is it called old? The answer is simple. It is to distinguish it from a newer Venetian fortress, with which it was once linked with perimeter walls enclosing the Old Town. But as you’re about to find out, Corfu's greatest monument (at least in terms of size) is truly timeless. Let's get started!
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