THE LAND OF GREECE is made up of mainland Greece and the numerous islands scattered throughout the Aegean and Adriatic Seas. It is a mountainous country with hot dry summers and rain only in winter.

ANNE PEARSON in association with THE BRITISH MUSEUM Be an eyewitness to the fascinating real lives of the Ancient Greeks over two thousand years ago - from their homes to their gods and myths, and from extraordinary scientists to the first ever Olympic Games.

The Greek world

Minoancivilization

The Mycenaean civilization

To Troyand back

Greekexpansion

Athens,cityofAthena

Powerand politicsin Athens

Gods,goddesses,and heroes

Festiva lsandoracles

Temples

Athome

Women'sworld

Growingupin Greece

Funand games

Winingand dining

Ada yout

Body beautiful

Clothes forcomfort

The Greek games

Wisdomand beauty

Vasesan dvessels

Farming,fishing,andfood

Crafts,travel,andtrade

Warfare

Thestateof Sparta

Scienceand medicine

Deathandthea fterlife

Alexanderandthe Helleni sticage

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Who'swho

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