Everyday Life in Ancient Greece Season 1

E1: The Art of Medicine

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?

E2: Sports

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.

E3: Jewellery

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.

E4: Clothing

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.

E5: Grooming

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.

E6: Mourning

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?

E7: Poetry and Festivals

From Ionia to Lesvos and Athens, festivals and the poetry that accompanied them played a major role in the lives of Ancient Greeks. Watching a festival of the modern times, we realize that the basic elements are still the same.