Podcasts about spinalonga

Shownotes:Not many people in the western world have heard of Hansen's disease or Leprosy – for most who are familiar with it arouses fear and aversion. It is a tropical disease that occurs in more than 120 countries, has been referenced in the bible and Victoria Hislop wrote The Island inspired by a visit to Spinalonga, the abandoned Greek leprosy colony, which sold over a million copies.My earliest interaction with the disease was on the Main Street of the city I grew up in. Along the street, one aften came across a small group of people begging for alms, those badly affected being pulled on makeshift carts by the more able bodied. The easiest thing to do was to ignore them or pretend one could not see them or their plight. That was my first experience of shame. Shame at the lack of knowledge, confidence or ability to engage with respect with people disfigured and ostracised by disease. However, this is not about me but about people who are disenfranchised, excluded from accessing healthcare, education, economic opportunities and social support because of fear and misinformation.A couples of months back, I happened to be seated on the same take table at India Week as Sian Arulanantham, head of programmes and research of Leprosy Mission UK. We got chatting about the incredible work they are doing across the world and in India and I invited them to be a guest on my podcast to speak about the important work being done to eradicate an ancient disease that stigmatises and makes outcasts of over two hundred thousand people every year.In this episode of The Elephant in the Room podcast, Daisy Mansfield Policy and Advocacy Adviser at Leprosy Mission talks about the work being done in India and across the world. We spoke about a) how they deliver on their goals in this highly complex geography b) behaviour change campaigns for education and removing social stigma c) Strategies to empower individuals and families d) Roles models with lived experience of disability and stigma e) WHO 2035 goal for eradication of the disease and challenges to getting to the targetThe most important thing to remember is that if detected early, the disease is curable with multi drug therapy (MDT) and the good news is that the WHO has made MDT available free to all leprosy patients around the world (with the help of big pharma).Head to the podcast to listen and see how you can support the cause

To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here.On this episode, George and Maria talk about the uninhabited island of Spinalonga. Tune in to hear all about this island, its history and how it became famous.Greek phrase shared on the episode: Spinalonga: An island full of stories: Spinalónka: Éna nisí gemáto istoríes (In Greek: Σπιναλόγκα: Ένα νησί γεμάτο ιστορίες)Mentions:Spinalonga fortress an UNESCO World Heritage: https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5866/Victoria Hislop: https://www.victoriahislop.com/books/the-island/Related blog posts:Exploring Spinalonga: A Journey Through HistoryHow to choose which Greek Island to visit on your next tripThe Best Islands in Greece for Solo Travellers: Unleashing the Perfect Greek EscapeTrekking in Greece; 10 of the best hiking trails in GreeceOther:Do you need more information. Check out the below:7 day detailed itinerary for the region of Chania in Crete. Click here to purchase.Click here to book a Travel Consultation meeting with Maria.Further Podcast Listening:Greek Islands for solo travellersTop hiking trails in GreeceChania Q&AChaniaAnd of course our bitesize Greek episodes! Also, don't forget to check out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Découvrez l'abonnement "Au Coeur de l'Histoire +" et accédez à des heures de programmes, des archives inédites, des épisodes en avant-première et une sélection d'épisodes sur des grandes thématiques. Profitez de cette offre sur Apple Podcasts dès aujourd'hui ! La lèpre, infection de la peau connue depuis l'Antiquité, a la réputation d'être une maladie maudite. Les lépreux, stigmatisés, sont très tôt tenus à l'écart des cités. Au XXe siècle, une île entière au large de la Crète va même servir de léproserie à ciel ouvert ! Epaminondas Remoundakis y est envoyé à seulement 22 ans. La lèpre aurait dû mettre un terme à son ambition de devenir avocat, mais le jeune homme trouve sur l'île des damnés une nouvelle vocation : il sera le défenseur des lépreux. Dans un récit inédit, Virginie Girod vous raconte son histoire et celle de l'île de Spinalonga. Au début du XXe siècle, la Grèce est bousculée par un afflux soudain de chrétiens venus de Turquie. Le surpeuplement favorise le développement de la lèpre. Les symptômes de la maladie sont effrayants : la lèpre grignote les nerfs et les chairs, fait pourrir les extrémités, rend aveugle et déforme le visage. Pour limiter les contaminations, on tient donc les lépreux à l'écart. Dès 1904, les autorités crétoises décident de faire de la petite île de Spinalonga une léproserie. Epaminondas y est envoyé en 1936. Spinalonga est tout juste une colline émergée de l'eau où les lépreux n'ont plus qu'à attendre la mort. Le jeune juriste se donne pour mission de redonner leur dignité aux habitants de l'île. Il crée une corporation de malades pour obtenir des droits et renouer du lien entre Spinalonga et l'extérieur. Epaminondas fait de ce mouroir une vraie cité… dont on ne sort jamais. Le quotidien est secoué par la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Il y a urgence : Spinalonga n'est plus ravitaillée ! Epaminondas est assez convaincant pour obtenir un peu de nourriture. Malgré ses efforts, de nombreux malades ne survivent pas aux difficultés de la guerre, dont la propre sœur d'Epaminondas. Mais l'espoir renaît avec la perspective d'un traitement. Les lépreux vivront-ils assez longtemps pour quitter Spinalonga ? Thèmes abordés : lèpre, maladie, Grande Catastrophe, Seconde Guerre mondiale, Grèce "Au cœur de l'histoire" est un podcast Europe 1 Studio- Auteure et Présentatrice : Virginie Girod - Production : Caroline Garnier- Réalisation : Nicolas Gaspard- Direction artistique : Julien Tharaud- Composition de la musique originale : Julien Tharaud et Sébastien Guidis- Edition et Diffusion : Nathan Laporte- Coordination des partenariats : Marie Corpet- Visuel : Sidonie Mangin Ressources en ligne & bibliographiehttps://www.revuebiologiemedicale.fr/images/Biologie_et_histoire/351_BACTERIO_HISTOIRE_LEPRE.pdf Epaminondas REMOUNDAKIS, Vies et morts d'un crétois lépreux, éd. Anacharsis, 2023.

Rachel and Simon speak with the novelist Victoria Hislop. After studying English at university, Victoria worked in book publishing, PR and journalism. She turned to fiction in 2005 with “The Island”, a love story set on Spinalonga, Greece's former leprosy colony. The novel was translated into 40 languages and sold more than six million copies worldwide; it was adapted into a 26-part Greek television series, which achieved record ratings in the country. Subsequent books, including “The Return” and “One August Night”, have also been bestsellers. We spoke to Victoria about the origins and development of her interest in Greece, moving from publishing to journalism to fiction-writing, and her latest novel, “The Figurine”. “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is published by Ithaka Press. You can order it via Amazon, Bookshop.org, Hatchards or Waterstones. You can find us online at ⁠⁠alwaystakenotes.com⁠⁠, on Twitter @takenotesalways and on Instagram @alwaystakenotes. Our crowdfunding page is ⁠⁠patreon.com/alwaystakenotes⁠⁠. Always Take Notes is presented by Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd, and produced by Artemis Irvine. Our music is by Jessica Dannheisser and our logo was designed by James Edgar.

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W książce „Żyletkę zawsze noszę przy sobie” usłyszycie głos młodych zmagających się z depresją. Część z nich jest ze swoim cierpieniem sama, bo jak mówi, nie chce dokładać zmartwień dorosłym. W tej opowieści spotykają się dwie bezradności - dziecięca i rodzicielska. Podczas lektury poznacie ekspertów pracujących z osobami w kryzysie psychicznym. Przytaczają dramatyczne dane. Samobójstwo jest jedną z głównych przyczyn śmierci osób w wieku od 10 do 19 lat. Porozmawiamy o zachowaniach, których nie można lekceważyć i miejscach, w których warto szukać pomocy. Zostało we mnie m.in. zdanie: skoro istnieją szkoły rodzenia, powinny też działać szkoły bycia rodzicem. Małgorzata Gołota - dziennikarka prasowa i radiowa, a także lektorka. Jej pierwsza książka - „Spinalonga. Wyspa trędowatych” zdobyła Nagrodę Magellana. Znalazła się też w finale 13. edycji Nagrody im. Ryszarda Kapuścińskiego. We wtorek porozmawiamy o tytule „Żyletkę zawsze noszę przy sobie”, a także o jej kontynuacji - książce „Jak być dobrym rodzicem?" Skupimy się na rodzicielstwie w czasach social mediów i opresyjnych szkół.

Odcinek #33, w którym siedzimy z Małgorzatą Gołotą w księgarni i rozmawiamy o książce "Spinalonga. Wyspa trędowatych". Obalamy mity dotyczące trądu, jest I jak izolacja, są śluby i chrzciny. Pojawiają się ważne postaci : N jak Nondas, H jak Hansen, B jak Born, Maurice Born. Małgorzata opowiada o szukaniu bezimiennych, "Spinalonga" staje się opowieścią o strachu.

Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is a destination that caters to literally everyone! Never ceasing to amaze even the most discerning visitors, Crete boasts amazingly beautiful beaches, picturesque little towns, and notable archaeological sites. In our 7th episode Eva and Panos from Seez in Greece set sail to discover why the isle of Crete effortlessly captures the essence of Greek hospitality, captivating visitors in an almost mystical manner. Tune in to uncover everything you need to know about Crete, from the best 5-star hotels on the island to bestseller books inspired by Crete and…avocados!

'Victoria Hislop's view of history in her novels is, like the writer herself, a compassionate and generous one' Scotsman Beloved author Victoria Hislop returns to Crete in this long-anticipated sequel to her multi-million-copy Number One bestseller, The Island. 25th August 1957. The island of Spinalonga closes its leper colony. And a moment of violence has devastating consequences. When time stops dead for Maria Petrakis and her sister, Anna, two families splinter apart and, for the people of Plaka, the closure of Spinalonga is forever coloured with tragedy. In the aftermath, the question of how to resume life looms large. Stigma and scandal need to be confronted and somehow, for those impacted, a future built from the ruins of the past. Number one bestselling author Victoria Hislop returns to the world and characters she created in The Island - the award-winning novel that remains one of the biggest selling reading group novels of the century. It is finally time to be reunited with Anna, Maria, Manolis and Andreas in the weeks leading up to the evacuation of the island... and beyond.

We’re still riding high in Apple Podcasts places and travel charts all around the world, including several days at number 1 in the UK and as high as number 16 in the US so I want to thank you once again for all our loyal listeners and welcome all new listeners.  My guest today is someone I’ve ALWAYS wanted to get on the podcast. This interview was my last trip into the centre of London before lockdown and I went to the stunning The London Library in the beautiful St James Square in Westminster to meet her.  With her best-selling and impeccably researched historical novels, Victoria Hislop has the power to transport you through both place and time. Her books have sold millions around the world and been translated into over 35 languages. A former travel writer she divides her time between Athens, Crete and England and the inspiration for her stories come from anything from a leprosy colony in the Greek Islands to Garcia Lorca’s family home in Granada. I’ve been a fan of her work for a long time so I’m delighted to have Victoria Hislop on The Big Travel Podcast. On this episode we cover: Her latest book Those Who Are Loved about the Greek Civil War (out now in hardback and paperback by August 2020) Her first book The Island selling over 2 million copies around the world and Travelling and writing books (a charmed life!) Starting as a travel journalist The Greek leprosy colony Spinalonga that inspired The Island How the story incredibly ‘emerged’ in the first hour of visiting the island People leaving something of their story behind in a way Feeling like she was almost ‘channelling’ the energy left behind Her second book The Return based in Spain during the Spanish Civil War Being just outside Granada when the idea come to her Garcia Lorca’s Granada family home being spine-tingling The lack of acknowledgment of the Civil War since Franco The mausoleum to General Franco in the Valley of the Fallen The definite sense that people were visiting to pay homage to a fascist Spain’s quietly divided society under Franco People now being brave enough to track family members Lisa’s dissertation (yes really!) on Spanish design reflecting culture The shadow Franco cast over Spain A population in mourning but shops selling out of champagne Being very moved by watching Franco’s recent exhumation to unmarked grave Kitsch souvenirs in homage to Franco Lisa previously meeting Victoria and her husband Ian Hislop on a flight with Martin Lewis the Money Saving Expert Victoria loving Malaga city and its regeneration Malaga previously having a heroin problem Flamenco and gypsy culture encapsulating Andalucían spirit Being almost nostalgic about the Brexit argument now Coronavirus has replaced it! How suppressed cultures can thrive underground in times of adversity The Greek Civil War being a very vicious period in Greece Hundreds of thousand of Greek’s dying from starvation after the Nazis Nazis destroying roads, railways and bridges on their way out The big resistance movement in Greece The communist resistance fighters expecting roles in Government British sending troops to fight the communists in Greece The differences between post-civil war in Greece and Spain Lisa meeting the tourism minister in Athens Loving travel but being slightly conflicted about travel Her children being cross with her for taking unnecessary flights Off-setting flights when possible Feeling if she lived in Greece she would be too tied down in daily life Sunshine being incredibly good for us How the sunshine can make you feel happy The excitement of London But the lure of a laid back lifestyle in the sunshine Travelling frequently to Colombia Long-haul trips at Christmas Working on the TV set when The Island was turned into a TV drama Her poem being turned into a hit song by Greek popstar Eleonora Zouganeli Winning a Sony Gold award for the song

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Join Georgina Godwin as she talks to ‘Sunday Times’ bestselling author Victoria Hislop. Her first novel, ‘The Island’, was inspired by a visit to Spinalonga, the abandoned Greek leprosy colony. The book became an international bestseller and a 26-part television adaptation was screened in Greece. Now firmly established as one of our best-loved authors, she returns to Greece for her gripping new novel, ‘Those Who Are Loved’, set against the backdrop of German occupation, the subsequent civil war and a military dictatorship.

Eine kleine Insel vor der Küste Kretas hat eine dunkle Vergangenheit. Auf der Insel Spinalonga befand sich bis in die 1950er Jahre eine der ältesten Lepra-Kolonien Europas. Audiotraveller Henry Barchet hat die Insel besucht und sich die Geschichte der Leprakranken von Spinalonga erzählen lassen.    

In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the Sean Hannity phenomenon, battles over the “gayborhood,” and the popularity of running tutus. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: Conservative media personality Sean Hannity has attained new fame thanks to his proximity to President Trump. Niki referred to her Washington Post piece arguing Hannity is more a promoter rather than a kingmaker and to Neil’s Huffington Post article arguing that Hannity is not a journalist. Natalia recommended a 2015 Chapo Trap House episode about Hannity’s persona. As “gayborhoods” have become bellwethers of gentrification, they have also resulted in turf wars. Niki cited George Chauncey’s classic work Gay New York as well as Margot Canaday’s The Straight State. We all commented on the findings of Adriana Brozyn and Amin Ghaziani’s study on “performative progressiveness” in Chicago gayborhoods. Tutus have become a surprisingly common running accessory at amateur road races. Niki referred to Natalia’s Well+Good article on the gendered history of jogging, and Natalia cited “turkey trots” as early examples of casual, and often costumed, road races. In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History: Neil shared Mark Rudd’s New York Times article “The Missing History of the Columbia ’68 Protests.” Natalia discussed her recent visit to the Greek island and former leper colony of Spinalonga and recommended Victoria Hislop’s novel The Island set there. Niki commented on Sarah Seo’s Washington Post piece “Why Our Response to the Starbucks Arrests Must Go Beyond Race.”

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Writer Victoria Hislop talks about the deserted Greek island of Spinalonga - a former leper colony. Victoria Hislop is a journalist and author. She writes travel features for The Sunday Telegraph, The Mail on Sunday, House & Garden and Woman & Home. Her first novel The Island about the deserted Greek island of Spinalonga - a former leper colony - was published in 2005 held the number 1 slot in the paperback charts for over 8 weeks, selling over 2 millions copies in the UK. The book has also been published in over twenty languages and has also been a number 1 bestseller in Greece. The Island was filmed as a TV series by the Greek TV channel MEGA and has had record-breaking audiences. In 2008, she published her second novel, The Return. 5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each. Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories

Victoria Hislop talks to James Naughtie and readers about her debut novel The Island, a fictional account of a real life leper colony, the island of Spinalonga, just off the coast of Crete. First published in 2005, The Island has now sold over a million copies. Victoria says that when she first went to Spinalonga, as a curious tourist, she had no idea that leprosy still even existed in the 20th century. She thought it had been wiped out hundreds of years ago. Even today, around 500 new cases are diagnosed every year in India and South America. Before writing novels Victoria was a successful travel journalist. On that first visit, her initial idea had been to write a piece for one of the Sunday newspapers, but after fifteen minutes wandering around the abandoned village on the island, she decided to tell the story in fiction instead. The resulting novel tells the story of a family beset by two cases of leprosy in the 1930s and 50s, before the cure was found. In the 1930s, Eleni, a school teacher in the village opposite the leper colony, catches the disease, probably from a pupil. As the pair are exiled to Spinalonga, we see how her husband and two daughters cope in her absence, one of whom will also succumb to the disease some fifteen years later. Victoria explores the shame and stigma of the disease through these characters and their lives and love affairs in a family saga stretching to present day London. October's Bookclub choice : Gilead by Marilynne Robinson Producer : Dymphna Flynn.