150 Years of History in the Heart of Kampos: The Testimony of Michalis Kourpas are brought to light through a compelling interview with Mr. Michalis Kourpas at his residence, situated within an ancestral estate that has belonged to his family for over 150 years. Our conversation was deeply evocative and multi-layered. We journeyed back in…

A memorable interview with the late Mrs. Konstantina Kamaradou at her residence on Mayor L. Kalvokoresis Street, where the historic Kouvelas estate once stood. This meeting carried a deeply personal dimension for me. We were bound by close family ties—her brother had married my mother’s sister—meaning our paths had crossed since my earliest childhood. Having…

With the esteemed Mrs. Kaiti Ventouri, née Zervoudi, at the “Zorzis Michalinos” Nursing Home in Chios, whom I visited upon her invitation. During our meeting, we spoke about her childhood in Chios and in Kampos, where she lived with her cousin Popi Zervoudi in the well-known Zervoudi family mansion during the war, seeking refuge from…

In the video that follows, the owner of the well-known “Melekiko” estate, Mrs. Maro Melekou, answers the questionnaire I had prepared for every owner I visited. Her mother, Angela Chaklousi-Melekou, also makes an appearance. The estate hosting us has belonged to the Melekos family for over 100 years. My friend, Mrs. Despoina Pitsaki, also contributed…