Episodes
Opening Greenline Tale: Blue Tractor Main Theme: In this episode Sam apologises and corrects a mistake made in an earlier episode regarding an infamous incident involving EOKA in the 1950s. The rest of the episode is dedicated to answering more listener questions and revealing that Cyprus Untold now has a dedicated site for businesses to submit their adverts for inclusion on all episodes – find out how here: https://www.podbean.com/cyprusuntold
Published 05/21/24
Published 05/21/24
In this special episode Sam is interviewed on the 'Talking Around North Cyprus' podcast. His first appearance on another podcast, which the hosts Sara & Roger were kind enough to share the recording for us to publish on our podcast too. This is part 2 of an engaging conversation about Sam's thoughts on UNFICYP, the realities of the buffer zone 'on the ground', and what the future might hold for Sam returning to Cyprus to host guided tours!
Published 04/30/24
In this special episode Sam is interviewed on the 'Talking Around North Cyprus' podcast. His first appearance on another podcast, which the hosts Sara & Roger were kind enough to share the recording for us to publish on our podcast too. This is part 1 of a really insightful discussion about Sam's experience of Cyprus, and his role working for the United Nations.
Published 04/23/24
Opening Greenline Tale: Tea Chest Wall Main Theme: 1960-1964. An in-depth analysis of how Cyprus' newly founded constitution leads its 1st President to propose radical changes, and the disastrous consequences for ordinary Cypriots that follows. Special Announcement: You can now become a patron of Cyprus Untold! Subscribe, or make a one-off payment here - Supporting CYPRUS UNTOLD (podbean.com) Follow on Instagram for extra content: Cyprus Untold Podcast (@cyprusuntold) • Instagram photos and...
Published 04/22/24
Straight into part 2 of episode 4 describing the scenes of chaos that ensues Cyprus between 1955-1959. A period known to the British as ‘The Cyprus Emergency’. Subsequent political negotiations end without enosis…instead an agreement for Cyprus to become an independent nation, ending the era of EOKA terror and exile for the famed General Grivas. Listener discretion advised due to stories of execution and murder on the streets of Cyprus.
Published 03/24/24
Opening Greenline Tale: Monument to the Moon Main Theme: The political and paramilitary build up of secretive Greek Cypriot organisations preparing for an inevitable armed struggle with the British as they seek Enosis – unity with Greece.
Published 03/24/24
Opening Greenline Tale: Annie's House Main Theme: In todays episode Sam answers some of the questions listeners have sent into the podcast since the release of the first two episodes. Questions covered include: is Sam Cypriot? Why were the UN in Cyprus 10 years before the 1974 military invasion? What further reading recommendations does Sam have to learn more?
Published 02/07/24
Opening Greenline Tale: Yellow Car Main Theme: Cyprus under British rule, firstly as a protectorate followed by military annexation and Crown Colonialisation. Listen now to learn how the Greek Cypriots of British Cyprus became increasingly disenfranchised with British rule and how decline through the decades laid the foundations for violent revolt.
Published 01/26/24
Opening Greenline Tale: The Nicosia Underground Garage. Main Theme: A canter through ancient Cyprus, from Assyrian and Hellenic Greeks through to the Ottoman period. Listen now to begin the journey as we discover how Greek & Turkish Cypriots came to co-habit the island of Cyprus, in relative peace, before being thrown into turmoil by an emerging world power...The British! Special mentions and places to visit in Cyprus: St Hilarion Castle, Bellapais Abbey, Kyrenia Castle, Venetian City...
Published 01/26/24
Samuel introduces himself and the CYPRUS UNTOLD podcast briefly explaining why 2024 is a seminal time for the Cyprus problem. You can also find out how to get in touch to stay up to date with podcast news, as well as how to submit your questions to CYPRUS UNTOLD.
Published 10/16/23