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Diogenes' Lamp

Diogenes' Lamp

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Please join hosts Tom, Basil, and other friends of the pod, navigate Hellenic history, culture and other niche and forgotten historical events, all while being constantly reminded of the depravity, uprightness, and incompetence of men. Good laughs are always welcome.


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  • Ep. 38: The Government in the Mountains (PEEA) & The Middle East Mutiny

    Ep. 38: The Government in the Mountains (PEEA) & The Middle East Mutiny
    Apr 16 2026

    Hey Everyone!

    On today's episode, we'll zoom in on EAM'S next big move, the Government in the mountains (the PEEA), and what is known as the Middle East Mutiny.

    Enjoy!

    Sources:

    Red Acropolis, Black Terror- Andre Gerolymatos

    Greece, 1941-1949: From Resistance to Civil War - Harris Vlavianos

    Inside Hitler's Greece - Mark Mazower

    Greece, The Decade at War, Occupation, Resistance & Civil War- David Brewer

    The Withered Vine, The Communist Insurgency in Greece -Charles Shrader

    A History of the Greek Resistance in the Second World War: The People's Armies-Spyros Tsoutsoumpis

    Support the show

    Please Support Dr. Tsoutsoumpis's new book, for now in Greek language only.

    EDES & ELAS: The Popular Armies of the Resistance:

    https://www.epbooks.gr/shop/biblia-gia-enilikes/istoria-martyries/edes-kai-ellas-oi-laikoi-stratoi-tis-a/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbjlUamNxUkZpbWtPZUFTR3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7dH90Z-3XqAJ_2dg2CxfDg0QfQ9L-VlRuZ_Qcp4Ylof3ac9uJvHdHhWLdLGA_aem_txF7YnH4GeNKTm856HSI7w

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    32 mins
  • Ep. 37: Civil War, the SOE & the Plaka Agreement

    Ep. 37: Civil War, the SOE & the Plaka Agreement
    Apr 9 2026

    Hey Everyone!

    On today's episode, we'll zoom in on the hierarchical structure British intelligence/resistance operations inside of occupied Greece, take a look at the fallout from the ongoing inter-Ahndartiko conflict, and end the episode with the Plaka Agreement which ended the *first* round of the Greek Civil War....

    Enjoy!

    Sources:

    Red Acropolis, Black Terror- Andre Gerolymatos

    Greece, 1941-1949: From Resistance to Civil War - Harris Vlavianos

    Inside Hitler's Greece - Mark Mazower

    Greece, The Decade at War, Occupation, Resistance & Civil War- David Brewer

    The Withered Vine, The Communist Insurgency in Greece -Charles Shrader

    A History of the Greek Resistance in the Second World War: The People's Armies-Spyros Tsoutsoumpis

    Support the show

    Please Support Dr. Tsoutsoumpis's new book, for now in Greek language only.

    EDES & ELAS: The Popular Armies of the Resistance:

    https://www.epbooks.gr/shop/biblia-gia-enilikes/istoria-martyries/edes-kai-ellas-oi-laikoi-stratoi-tis-a/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbjlUamNxUkZpbWtPZUFTR3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7dH90Z-3XqAJ_2dg2CxfDg0QfQ9L-VlRuZ_Qcp4Ylof3ac9uJvHdHhWLdLGA_aem_txF7YnH4GeNKTm856HSI7w

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    22 mins
  • Ep. 36: The First Round of the Greek Civil War

    Ep. 36: The First Round of the Greek Civil War
    Apr 2 2026

    Hey Everyone!

    On today's episode, we take a look at what is considered the start of the first round of the civil war. We'll zoom in on the actions of ELAS, EDES & the Germans, and will touch on a few smaller outfits as well.

    Enjoy!

    Sources:

    Red Acropolis, Black Terror- Andre Gerolymatos

    Greece, 1941-1949: From Resistance to Civil War - Harris Vlavianos

    Inside Hitler's Greece - Mark Mazower

    Greece, The Decade at War, Occupation, Resistance & Civil War- David Brewer

    The Withered Vine, The Communist Insurgency in Greece -Charles Shrader

    A History of the Greek Resistance in the Second World War: The People's Armies-Spyros Tsoutsoumpis

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    Support the show

    Support the show

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    28 mins
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