The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World Season 1 Episode 19 Being an Old Greek
- March 16, 2023
- 29 min
Despite their lower life expectancy and higher infant mortality, some Greeks managed to live to a ripe old age, especially the poets and philosophers, who lived a more sedentary life. Discover the secrets to their longevity, and how you would support yourself in an era without anything like today's retirement systems.