Athens Unpacked
This is AthensWriter Sofka Zinovieff explores Athens in a quest to understand this complex, seductive city. She visits unusual places and meets Athenians, native and adopted: from singers, poets and graffiti writers to architects, journalists and chefs. This podcast is co-funded by Greece and the European Union.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | LeisureHobbiesDaily NewsNews | ||||
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How high & low cultures co-exist. The financial crisis hit Athens hard, but the arts flourished - against the odds. Germany’s massive Documenta14 arts festival transferred to Athens, ambitious cultural foundations mushroomed and street arts blossomed... more
Greek Orthodoxy and its customs. Athenians remain attached to the traditions of the Orthodox Church. Prize-winning poet American poet A.E. Stallings walks us around the First Cemetery – a beautiful sculpture park that reveals the Athenian way of deat... more
From popular songs to great poets. Sofka meets Lysandros Falireas, founder of the fusion band Imam Baildi. They unpack how the Asia Minor refugees of 1922 established rembetika (or ‘Greek blues’) in Athens. The celebrated singer Elly Paspala discuss... more
From ancient philosophers and open-air cinema to protest marches and street dogs. Athenians have always lived much of their lives outdoors. Writer and journalist Bruce Clark gives the long view back to Socrates, and we drop by the former gasworks Tec... more
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Apple Podcasts5E1rhsud
United Kingdoma year ago - Superbly presented and researched!
I’ve been to Athens several times but this podcast has made me discover places, people and aspects of this city I never knew. Superbly presented and researched. Here’s hoping there will be a second “season”.
Apple Podcasts5Fran.coise
Canada4 years ago - Bravo!
Thoughtful, researched, entertaining. Beautiful work and beautifully produced. The perfect listen before a trip to Greece or to visit virtually. I listened to each episode 3x, learning and getting inspired.
Apple Podcasts5Eve Lofthus
United States4 years ago - Fascinating podcast!
I just came back from Athens, my first time in Greece, and fell in love with the city and wish I had discovered this podcast earlier! Fascinating topics are explored and a warm and engaging host. I look forward to many more episodes and hope to return soon
Apple Podcasts5TVLiSiUnited Kingdom4 years ago - Wonderful way to travel
I stumbled across this podcast as part of my preparation for our first trip to Greece.
Sofka is a fantastic guide through the history and present of Athens and this is the kind of podcast that just carries you along.
Apple Podcasts5spn1988
Mexico4 years ago
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