Series
Everyday Life in Ancient Greece
Documentary
How was everyday life in Ancient Greece? Did it have anything in common with our lives today? With the help of specialized scientists and a rich audiovisual material, a journey back in time begins!
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Seasons & episodes
- 1The Art of Medicine1 Dec 2020 · 45mMedical 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?
- 2Sports8 Dec 2020 · 45mHow 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.
- 3Jewellery15 Dec 2020 · 45mAncient 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.
- 4Clothing22 Dec 2020 · 45mWhat 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.
- 5Grooming29 Dec 2020 · 45mAncient 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.
- 6Mourning5 Jan 2021 · 45mSince 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?
- 7Poetry and Festivals12 Jan 2021 · 45mFrom 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.
Details
- First aired
- 1 Dec 2020
- Last aired
- 12 Jan 2021
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- Greek
- Network
- Cosmote TV
- Episodes
- 7
