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Examines the dilemma facing those wishing to produce Greek drama in the 20th century. Is archaeological authenticity (truth to the evidence such as it is) more important than its meaning for our time - what...
This specially commissioned play is a modern version by Tom Paulin of Aeschylus’ fifth-century Greek drama ‘Prometheus Bound’. The play begins with Prometheus bound to a rock at the world’s end, by...
The initial success of the Athenian empire was founded on the surplus revenue from the silver mines of the Laurion area. Examines how archaeologists go about testing such an idea. Uses excavations at the...
Where and how were the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides performed? What did theatre mean to the Greeks? Chris Emlyn-Jones looks at archaeological evidence in Athens, Epidaurus and Thorikos - and...
Through the centuries the trial of Socrates has been seen in terms of an intellectual martyr’s struggle against the power of the state. But what exactly was Socrates accused of, and how far was his...
Series tracing the history of ideas, events and institutions that have shaped modern societies. Explores interconnections among politics, literature, economics, industry, agriculture, art, philosophy and...
Examines family relationships in the context of migration. Thanassakis, a 13-year-old boy, is staying with his grandparents in their Greek village in Epirus, while his parents are staying with his younger...
Uses scenes from ‘The Trojan Women’ to illuminate themes of Euripides tragedies and provide insights into daily life in ancient Athens, the status of women in Greek society, and the effects of war on the...
Performance of Euripides’ ‘Medea’, directed by Peter Steadman, in ancient Greek with English subtitles.
While on holiday in Greece Eleni, who lived with her Aunt Martha’s family in Martin, Tennessee, met Dimitrius, who was living and working with his father in their Greek village in Epirus. They fell in love...
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