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A podcast about all things Greek. History. Language. Lore. Culture. Food. Mythology. Family and more. From diners to the Ottoman Empire, from the history of baklava to Greek Independence. What it means to be Greek and how it shapes our world.

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The Polytechnic Uprising
The Polytechnic Uprising

November 17, 1973, a Greek army tank crashed the gate of the Polytechnic Institute of Athens, where students were protesting the military dictatorship crippling Greece. It was the largest public protest against the regime, which toppled 8 months later. Today we celebrate those students and their sacrifice. ζήτω η Ελλάδα!

The Polytechnic Uprising
Pamela Diotes Wood
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Polytechnic Uprising, Colonels' Coup, military dictatorship, Student Protests, 1973, November 17, Athens, Greek, history, Long live Greece, ProtestsPamela Diotes Wood#polytechnicuprising, #november171973, #thecolonelscoup, #greece, #militarydictatorship, #studentprotests, #oppression, #freegreece, #militaryjunta, #tanksComment
The Horrific Murder of Eleni Papadaki
The Horrific Murder of Eleni Papadaki
Athens, German Occupation, Greece in WW2, Greek, Greek Civil War, Greek theatre, history, Melina Mercouri, Political Protest, Rebels, Eleni Papadaki, Ioannis RallisPamela Diotes Wood#greekcivilwar, #elenipapadaki, #worldwar2, #occupation, #kke, #murder, #nationaltheatreofgreece, #nazis, #communists, #retribution, #athens, #rivalry, #ioannisrallis, #collaberatorsComment
St. Kassiani Part 2: Theologian, Feminist, Poet
St. Kassiani Part 2: Theologian, Feminist, Poet

St. Kassiani was a brilliant theologian, masterful poet, rebel, feminist, brutal social commentator. She continues to instruct the Orthodox faithful to this day.


St. Kassiani Part 2: Theologian, Feminist, Poet
Pamela Diotes Wood
St. Kassiani, Monastic, Feminist, Rebel, Women Warriors, culture, Faith, Greek, Greek heroes, Greek women, heroes, history, Hymnographer, Iconoclast controversy, Icons, Orthodox Christianity, Orthodoxy, Prayer, Religion, tradition, Greek poetry, Women in the ChurchPamela Diotes Wood#iconoclastcontroversy, #st.kassiani, #rebel, #hymnographer, #monastic, #medievalsaint, #gnomicpoetry, #feminist, #poetry, #theologian, #byzantine, #constantinople, #icons, #misogyny, #heroesofthechurchComment
St. Kassiani: Hymnographer, Hero, Rebel
St. Kassiani: Hymnographer, Hero, Rebel

Influential hymnographer, poet, and champion of her faith, St.Kassiani was a devout, fearless, badass holy woman and feminist.

St. Kassianí: Hymnographer, Hero, Rebel
Pamela C. Wood
Faith, Greek, Greek women, history, Iconography, Icons, Jesus, Orthodox Christian, Orthodox Christianity, Orthodox Lent, Orthodoxy, Pascha, Prayer, Religion, tradition, Iconoclast controversy, St. Kassiani, HymnographerPamela Diotes Woodst.kassiani, #hymnographer, #greekorthodoxchurch, #iconodule, #iconoclastcontroversy, #icons, #constantinople, #brideshow, #poetComment
Greek Traditions in Black & White with Photographer George Tatakis
Greek Traditions in Black & White with Photographer George Tatakis

Award-winning Photographer George Tatakis travels throughout rural Greece documenting Greek culture, traditions, and traditional dress. He shares his adventures, what he’s learned about our culture, and why black and white.

Greek Traditions in Black & White with Photographer George Tatakis
Pamela Diotes Wood
culture, ethnic, Greek, Greek roots, Greek women, history, rituals, tradition, traditional costumes, photographyPamela Diotes Wood#greekhistory, #greektradition, #greek, #traditionalcostumes, #georgetatakis, #photography, #blackandwhitephotography, #award-winningphotographerComment