Everyday Life in Ancient Greece

1. E1. The Art of Medicine

   Dec 1, 2020 · 45m

   Medical instruments and skeletons found in excavations are valuable sources of knowledge regarding the illnesses, causes of death and therapeutic methods of Ancient Greeks. So, what was it like to be a patient in Ancient Greece?

2. E2. Sports

   Dec 8, 2020 · 45m

   How did Ancient Greek athletes train? How were sporting competitions performed? What did it mean to be a winner? Discover the daily lives of athletes and the sporting spirit in Ancient Greece, in relevance to our reality today.

3. E3. Jewellery

   Dec 15, 2020 · 45m

   Ancient Greek jewellery is till today a source of inspiration for modern designers. But beside their decorative use, jewels in Ancient Greece also symbolized social class and sometimes even had supernatural powers.

4. E4. Clothing

   Dec 22, 2020 · 45m

   What was the fashion in Ancient Greece and who created it? How were clothes made back then and how are they made today? A dive into the aesthetic, social and symbolic dimension of clothing in Ancient Greece.

5. E5. Grooming

   Dec 29, 2020 · 45m

   Ancient Greek women were very interested in grooming. From waxing and make-up to elaborate hairdos, perfumes and... teeth whitening, discover how an elegant woman of antiquity was taking care of herself.

6. E6. Mourning

   Jan 5, 2021 · 45m

   Since the beginning of time, death is an inextricable part of life. How did Ancient Greeks deal with the idea of death? Which were their mourning rituals and how different were they from the ones of the Modern Greek tradition?

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